Description
These Cinnamon Roll Protein Bites offer the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with a healthy twist. Perfect for snacks, post-workout boosts, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats (blended into powder, approx. 50g)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (about 96g)
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed (approximately 14g)
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter (60g)
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup (30ml)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (5g)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (1g)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (60ml)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (16g) (for coating)
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon (5g) (for coating)
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese or Dairy-Free Alternative (30g)
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar (24g) (for glaze)
- 1–2 tsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (5-10ml) (for glaze)
Instructions
- Blend the rolled oats into a fine powder and combine with almond flour, ground flaxseed, protein powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
- Add almond butter and maple syrup to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add almond milk, mixing until a sticky but firm dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, then shape into bite-sized balls.
- Coat with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon mixture if desired.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and almond milk before serving.
Notes
These bites can be customized with various coatings and flavor additions like chocolate chips or nuts. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, protein bites, healthy snack, gluten-free, easy recipe