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Christmas Morning Protein Bites

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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats (old-fashioned), 2 cups
  • Vanilla or cinnamon protein powder , 1 cup whey or plant-based
  • Almond butter or peanut butter, 3/4 cup natural, drippy works best
  • Pure maple syrup or honey, 1/3 cup
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut , 1/2 cup
  • Mini dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate), 1/2 cup
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts , 1/2 cup
  • Chia seeds or ground flaxseed, 2 tablespoons
  • Ground cinnamon , 1 teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg , 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fine sea salt , 1/4 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract , 1 teaspoon
  • Milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy), 2–4 tablespoons as needed
  • Optional festive add-ins dried cranberries, orange zest, crushed peppermint, sprinkles

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together oats, protein powder, coconut, chia or flax, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined. This prevents clumps later.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, gently warm almond butter and maple syrup for 20–30 seconds until loose. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a sturdy spatula. If it's too crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it presses together like cookie dough.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. If using dried cranberries, orange zest, or peppermint, add now. Keep the chunks small so the bites hold.
  5. Scoop 1–2 tablespoons per bite and roll into balls. Slightly compact them; don't be shy. You should get 18–24 bites depending on size.
  6. Refrigerate on a parchment-lined tray for 20–30 minutes. This firms them up and locks the shape.
  7. Roll in coconut “snow,” drizzle with melted chocolate, or add a dusting of cinnamon. You're festive now—own it.
  8. Plate them up for Christmas morning, or stash for grab-and-go breakfasts all week. Coffee's calling.