Making these No-Bake Plant Protein Bites is the perfect recipe for a post-workout snack that is packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to refuel and repair muscles.
They’re also super portable and require minimal prep, perfect for throwing in your gym bag.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup Biogen Plant Based Protein powder, Vanilla flavour
- ¼ cup chopped cashew nuts
- ¼ cup chopped dates, raisins, cranberries
- ¼ cup almond nut butter
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Biogen Plant Based Protein is a supreme daily supplement and an excellent choice of protein for athletes and individuals following a vegan or dairy free lifestyle. Rice and pea protein is free from gluten, dairy, and lactose making it easily digestible, especially with the added bamboo fibre, an excellent ingredient for fibre enrichment.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the nut butter and honey/maple syrup (if using).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Stir in the chia seeds for added texture and healthy fats.
- Using a spoon or your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. You can adjust the size depending on your preference.
- Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Author: Pedro van Gaalen
When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.
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