Description
Chewy, cinnamon-sweet, and packed with protein, these Snickerdoodle Protein Bites are the perfect no-bake snack. Made with oats, protein powder, nut butter, and maple syrup, they deliver all the cozy flavors of snickerdoodle cookies in a healthy, bite-sized form. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or lunchbox treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (plus more for coating)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until dough forms. Add 1–2 tsp almond milk if too dry.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or hands.
- In a small bowl, combine coconut sugar and cinnamon. Roll each ball in the coating mixture.
- Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use a good-quality vanilla protein powder for best flavor.
- Adjust dough consistency with oats or almond milk as needed.
- Chill before serving to help bites hold shape.
- For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Healthy Sweets, Protein Recipes, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-Bake, Mix & Roll
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snickerdoodle Protein Bites, Healthy No Bake Snacks, Protein Balls, High Protein Snack, Gluten Free Snack, Cinnamon Protein Bites