These no-bake protein energy bites are super easy and quick. Developed by a fitness coach herself, these Protein Poppers are perfect for a healthy snack.
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Friendly Fridays
Here’s another recipe for our Friendly Fridays series. This is where I share delicious recipes from my friends and family (like here and here). Our education and work has brought us away from home to this beautiful country and I cannot begin to count our blessings. One of the biggest assets are the people we have met along the journey. Dr. A and I started working out regularly sometime in 2018 and have never looked back. During this time, we have met numerous wonderful people who are health enthusiasts, at different stages of their health and fitness journey. They are coaches, nutrition gurus, cheerleaders. But above all, these are the people that we are happy and proud to call members of a tribe to which we all belong, and are blessed to consider our friends.
Coach Erin @Eat The Frog
Coach Erin is one of the best among us. She coaches at our local Eat The Frog and is the sweetest coach that you will ever meet (professionally certified trainer, if I may add!). Erin also runs her own copy-writing business at Lizzie Monroe . She always has a smile on her face, the best supportive attitude and is always happy to strike a conversation. Sometime ago, Erin brought us these protein energy bites that she calls protein poppers at the gym to try and needless to say, they were a hit. She politely agreed to share the recipe with us all and rest, as they say, is history. Handing it over to Erin:
"My heart is at home in the Fitness World. It has been drawn to encourage people, and celebrate alongside them for over 15 years. I’ve witnessed many success stories and enjoy cheering my clients onto victory. The best part, it’s now a lifestyle for them! Not only did we establish workout routines together, we also discussed nutrition. How we fuel our bodies is equally important to leading an active lifestyle. How will we ever become stronger, more flexible, increase endurance, run faster, run farther or jump higher if we’re not properly fueling?
During a workout, we shred our muscle fibers, literally breaking them down. Feeding your muscles a good balance of protein and carbohydrates after a workout will reconstruct them to be stronger and leaner. It also begins preparing your body for it’s next workout.
Protein Poppers
One of my favorite healthy snacks to share with fitness friends are my Protein Poppers. They are the perfect, carb & protein packed, “grab-n-go” snack to throw in your gym bag. A little bit of everything to satisfy every palette…smooth, crunchy, sweet, salty. Two is really all you need. They’re quite filling and will help curb any cravings until your next nutritious meal."
You can also add protein powder to these just like we do in beetroot protein pancakes. And if you want to double the fun, you can enjoy these protein bites with a cup of my Iced Protein Coffee 💪
Recipe Run Down
The recipe of these no-bake, protein energy bites just is basically mixing all the ingredients together, forming them into bite-sized balls and you are ready to enjoy your Protein Poppers.
Here's your handy dandy printable:
Erin’s Protein Poppers | Friendly Fridays
Ingredients
- 2 cups Nut Butter Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, Coconut/Peanut Butter
- ¾ cup Honey +/- depending on personal preference
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder Plant-based
- 1-2 tablespoon Flaxseed
- 1-2 tablespoon Chia Seed
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom
- ½ cup chopped almonds pecans, walnuts, personal preference
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips Enjoy Life Brand recommended
- 4 cup oats quick cooking
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with a silicon mat or parchment.
- In a deep mixing bowl, mix the nut butter and honey until creamy.
- Add rest of the ingredients. Warning: Arm Workout Ahead!
- Mix well. Take about a tablespoon of the mix (a cookie scoop works well for this), roll, and place on the cookie sheet.
- Store in an air-tight container.
Notes
Nutrition
If you make these Protein Poppers, please leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Coach Erin and I would love to hear from you guys. And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Facebook! I love to look through your creations!!
Love – Vaishali
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Under flowery sky
Awesome and delicious, something I would need for hiking
Jarrod
These look like great food to eat on the go! Perfect for my lifestyle of living in a van! Thanks for sharing!