CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN
GRANOLA BITES
(High-Protein / Gluten-Free / Healthy Snacks)
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Granola Bites offer a nutritious and delicious snack option, packed with the benefits of MariGold Rich Chocolate Malt Whey Isolate Protein Powder!Â
This high-quality protein supports muscle recovery and growth while keeping you feeling full longer.Â
The recipe’s simplicity makes it an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking quick, healthy alternatives. With just a few steps, you can create a batch of these energy-packed bites that both adults and kids will love.Â
The combination of oats, peanuts, and protein powder provides a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein, making it an excellent pre- or post-workout snack.Â
It’s also a great way to introduce nutritious options to children, satisfying their sweet cravings while delivering essential nutrients.Â
This versatile recipe can be easily customized to suit different dietary needs, making it a go-to choice for health-conscious families.
This recipe was created by Shannon @healthy.mom.healthy.family.
Be sure to check out her on Instagram for more delicious gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, high-protein recipe inspiration!
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- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup MariGold Rich Chocolate Malt Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup liquid sweetener such as zero sugar maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, cocoa powder and salt.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut oil and liquid sweetener to a separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the coconut oil has melted. (Alternatively, melt the coconut oil, peanut butter and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.)
- Pour the melted peanut butter and coconut oil mixture into the bowl with the stirred dry ingredients. Give everything a good stir.
- Add the chopped peanuts and stir.
- Spread the granola mixture onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow the granola to fully cool, then break it into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
MariGold Whey Isolate is derived from sweet Irish milk given from Truly Grass-Fedâ„¢ cows who spend 95% of their time roaming freely and feasting upon the delicious green grasses of the breathtaking Irish countryside.
MariGold Rich Chocolate Malt Whey Protein Isolate has everything you want in a protein drink, and none of the things you don’t!
