These Keto Cocoa Protein Bites are a beautiful and chocolaty dessert. These Cocoa Protein Bites are low in carbohydrates and also rich in protein. This snack is a great thing to satisfy your chocolate cravings or if you need a quick energy boost while on a diet. These Keto Cocoa Protein Bites are grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free because they're made with almond flour, almond butter, and coconut oil. Jat is angry We can easily store these Keto Cocoa Protein Bites in the refrigerator as well as the freezer for 2 to 3 months or we can even refrigerate them for more than a week. Can save These Keto Cocoa Protein Bites contain only 2 g of net carbohydrate and 2 g of fiber.
Figures and numbers:
Calories: 120
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 bite
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Cuisine: American
total time: 10 minutes
Course: Snacks, Sweets
Food: Something low carb
Sarong: 12 bites
Equipment
Mixing bowl
burst out
spatula/spoon
parchment paper
baking sheet
Measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons Erythritol sweetener
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- a pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Get a mixing bowl and add the protein powder, salt, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and erythritol.
- Combine all the ingredients with a whisk.
- Then add the vanilla extract, almond butter, and melted coconut oil to the dry ingredients.
- Mix them until the mixture starts to form a dough-like mixture.
- We made the dough with our hands.
- Place baking paper on a sheet.
- We can make bite-sized balls of 1 inch diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- After that, we can put this baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes so that these cocoa bites become firm.
- After 30 minutes, take these cocoa protein bites out of the refrigerator and serve.
Tips
- We can also add some cinnamon powder or chia seeds to give them extra flavor.
- If the dough seems dry and does not come together, you can also add some additional coconut oil or almond butter.
- We can also dust some cocoa powder or sprinkle shredded coconut on these protein bites to give these cocoa protein bites a coconut-like texture.
Storage Information
Refrigerator
We can store these cocoa protein bites in an airtight container and keep them for more than a week.
Freezer
We can store these cocoa protein bites for 2 to 3 months. It does not spoil its taste and texture.
FAQ
Are these cocoa protein bites low in carbohydrates?
These cocoa protein bites contain only 2g net carbs, 4g net carbs, 2g fiber, and 6g protein.
Will we store these cocoa protein bites?
We can easily store these cocoa protein bites in an airtight container and keep these bites in the refrigerator for more than a week or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
Can I use any other nut butter for these cocoa protein bites?
We can easily use cashew butter or peanut butter as a substitute for almond butter to make these cocoa protein bites.
Will I use whey protein powder?
We can easily use whey protein powder as a substitute for plant-based protein powder. But it has to be unsweetened and keto-friendly.
Are these cocoa protein bites vegan-friendly?
If you can use plant-based protein powder in place of whey protein and you are sure that the sweetener is vegan-friendly such as stevia, these cocoa protein bites are vegan-friendly.
Nutritional Information
Servings: 12 bites
Iron: 1.5 mg
Total Carbs: 4 g
Calories: 120 kcal
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 30 mg
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Net Carbs: 2 g
Potassium: 150 mg
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