Coconut Chia Protein Bites

These calorie-dense, portable protein bites are designed specifically to fuel intensive multi-sport training and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Combining healthy fats from cashew butter with fiber-rich chia seeds and a little extra protein, these coconut chia protein bites provide long-lasting satiety and rapid muscular recovery on the go.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

• 2 tbsp cashew butter

• 1/2 cup dry rolled oats

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or however many scoops is 30g protein)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 2 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped

• 1-2 tbsp water (if needed to bind)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and finely chopped dates.

2. Add the cashew butter and massage the mixture using clean hands or a spatula until a thick dough forms, adding a splash of water if too dry.

3. Roll the mixture tightly into evenly sized energy bites.

4. Roll each bite in a bit of extra shredded coconut if desired.

This full recipe is about 630 calories and 35 grams protein.

If you roll out 6 bites they will each be about 105 calories and 11 grams protein.

Enjoy!

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