We love a good snack option around here – something you can make ahead of time and then grab & go when you need some fuel. Blender muffins are one of the most popular types of recipes on the website, but another favorite are my energy bites. I have several versions of energy bite already – s’more, brookie, salted peanut protein, pumpkin spice, mint chocolate, birthday cake and pb cup cookie dough.
I talk a lot about the importance of consuming adequate protein as an endurance athlete, but I know it can be hard! So, I wanted to bring you some more high-protein recipes, one of them being these energy bites. I took a follower favorite, monster granola bars, and switched up the recipe to make high-protein energy bites. Not only is this recipe high in protein, but it also has carbs and fat for a well-rounded snack. Pro tip: eat two and you’ll get 20 gm of protein!
Energy bites are super easy to make – all you have to do is mix the ingredients together, roll them into balls and you are done! These are best if you refrigerate for at least 1 hour before digging in for optimal texture and then continue to store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 weeks. Let me know how you and your crew <if you feel like sharing> like these High Protein Monster Energy Bites!
High Protein Monster Energy Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup peanut butter powder
- ½ cup whey protein powder unflavored or vanilla, see notes
- ¾ cup quick oats
- ⅓ cup mini m&m's and/or mini chocolate chips regular sized are fine too
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract.
- Add peanut butter powder & whey protein powder. Mix well.
- Add oats, m&m's and chocolate chips. Mix well. You may need to get in there with clean hands & mix together.
- Roll into 18 balls. If your protein bites are too soft, refrigerate for the perfect texture.
Is there a good substitute for powdered peanut butter if I don’t have any? Could Almond flour work?
You could try, but it would lack in the peanut flavor. I would wait until you can get some!
What’s the diff between regular vs quick oats in this recipe? If using regular oats maybe run them through the food processor first?
They will just have more of a bite or texture to them.
These were delicious! Unfortunately my kids love them too so will likely be needing to make another batch soon! Thanks for the recipe.
Super easy to make – you can’t really go wrong! I prefer eating them cold – the texture was better for me. It kept me going on my long run today!
Next – trying to banana blender muffins!
Thank you for making these recipes so easy! I hate baking and cooking so this makes it easier to handle!
Glad you are enjoying the recipes! And I agree, these are best cold!
I am planning to make a big batch of these tomorrow. Would they store well in the freezer?
Rely good and easy to make but just a bit too sweet… can I decrease the honey and add water?
Yes, you can decrease the honey!
That might be the best thing I’ve eaten in the two years since I was diagnosed with a severe gluten allergy. OMG. THESE ARE SO GOOD!!!!
And it’s a huge plus for me, as I’m also a vegetarian in training for my second half marathon in as many months, and I struggle to get enough protein.
Perfect solution!
Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
I substituted peanut butter with almond butter bcos thats what I had. My batter was not sticky enough so I had to add a lil bit more honey & few tbsp of extra virgin coconut oil. It’s a great tasting almond & peanut butter snack!