When you’re tired, hangry, and clinging to your fourth iced coffee, make these Coffee and Cocoa Protein Bites—your snack-time saviors. They deliver espresso realness, chocolatey bliss, and plant-powered protein all in one no-bake miracle that screams, “I woke up like this.” You get fuel, flavor, and fake-it-till-you-make-it energy without turning on an oven or crying into a salad. These vegan bites are made for multitasking women who want convenience, nutrition, and just a little drama. They’re chewy, rich, and bold—basically like you, but in snack form. Also? Totally meal-prep friendly, if you’re into pretending to have it together.
Coffee and Cocoa Protein Bites
No-bake vegan coffee bites with cocoa, protein, and all the energy you need to survive a Tuesday without caffeine overdosing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 tbsp plant-based protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips optional but honestly, required for sanity
Instructions
- Toss oats, cocoa powder, coffee, and protein powder in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until everything’s coated in delicious ambition.
- Fold in chocolate chips, because you deserve joy.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch bites using your hands.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set like your boundaries should.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week (if you don’t eat them all first).
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Bite)
- Calories: 115
- Total Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Zinc: 5%
- Folate: 4%
- Vitamin E: 3%
✨ Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap almond butter with peanut or sunflower butter to mix things up.
- Add chia seeds for bonus crunch and fiber.
- Need more protein? Add another tablespoon of your favorite plant-based blend.
- Don’t skip the salt—it balances the cocoa and enhances your snack goddess vibe.
- Great for post-workout refueling or avoiding small talk at brunch
