High-Protein • ~130 Calories • 5 Minutes • No-Bake Snack
Chocolate cravings don’t always need a high-calorie answer.
When you want something rich and chocolatey but still want to stay mindful of your nutrition goals, these protein-packed chocolate bites give you a simple alternative.
Made with chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt, cocoa and nut butter, they provide approximately 18g of protein and 130 calories per serving. Best of all, there’s no baking required and preparation takes only a few minutes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
High in protein: Approximately 18g of protein per serving makes this more than just a sweet treat.
Calorie-conscious: Approximately 130 calories per serving for a chocolate-focused snack.
Helps satisfy sweet cravings: Chocolate, cocoa and mini dark chocolate chips deliver dessert-like flavor in a more nutrition-conscious option.
No baking required: Mix, roll and chill.
Quick to prepare: About 5 minutes of hands-on preparation, making it easy to keep in your routine.
Ingredients
For 1 serving
1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp peanut or almond butter
1–2 tsp (5–10ml) maple syrup or honey, optional
1 tbsp (10g) mini dark chocolate chips
1–2 tbsp (15–30ml) unsweetened almond milk, as needed
Instructions
1. Make the base
In a small bowl, combine the chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder and peanut or almond butter.
2. Add optional sweetness
Mix in maple syrup or honey if desired.
3. Form the mixture
Stir until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
4. Adjust the texture
If necessary, add unsweetened almond milk a little at a time until the mixture is easy to shape.
5. Add the chocolate chips
Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
6. Shape the bites
Roll the mixture into approximately 6–8 bite-sized balls.
7. Chill
Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for the best texture, then enjoy.
Nutrition & Recipe Details
Makes: 1 serving
Calories: ~130
Protein: ~18g
Prep time: Approximately 5 minutes
Chill time: 10–15 minutes