Ingredients
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% recommended)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder (collagen peptides also work)
½ cup mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, chopped strawberries)
¼ cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Strain Yogurt: Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth or a paper towel. Place the Greek yogurt inside and set it over a bowl. Let it drain in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to remove excess liquid.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strained Greek yogurt, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in the almond flour, protein powder, and pinch of salt. Mix until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
Fold in Berries: Carefully fold in the fresh berries, trying not to break them up too much.
Freeze: Cover the bowl and place it in the freezer for 25-30 minutes. This step is crucial for the mixture to firm up enough to handle.
Form Bites: Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the mixture. Roll quickly between your hands to form smooth, bite-sized balls.
Set: Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze Until Firm: Freeze the bites on the tray for at least 1-2 hours, or until completely solid.
Store: Transfer the frozen protein bites to an airtight container or freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Yogurt: Straining the yogurt is highly recommended to prevent icy bites.
Berries: If using frozen berries, do not thaw them first to prevent discoloration.
Sticky Hands: If the mixture is too sticky when rolling, lightly dampen your hands with water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg