These Keto Cocoa Protein Bites are a lovely & chocolaty dessert. These Cocoa Protein Bites are perfectly low in carbs and they are also protein-rich. This snack is a perfect thing to satisfy the chocolate cravings or if you need a fast boost of energy while being on the keto diet. These Keto Cocoa Protein Bites are grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free because they are prepared with almond flour, almond butter, and coconut oil. We can easily store these Cocoa Protein Bites in the fridge as well as in the freezer for 2 to 3 months or we can also store them in the fridge for more than a week. This Cocoa Protein Bites only contains 2g net carbs and 2g fiber per serving of this dessert.
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STATS:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Prep time: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 1 bite
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb
- Serving: 12 bites
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula/spoon
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Measuring spoons
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 tbs. Erythritol sweetener
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
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INSTRUCTION:
- Take a mixing bowl and add the protein powder, salt, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and Erythritol.
- Combine all the components with the whisk.
- Then add the vanilla extract, almond butter, and melted coconut oil in the dry components.
- Mix them with the whisk till the dough like mixture starts to form.
- We would make the dough by utilizing our hands.
- Put the baking paper on the sheet.
- We can form the bite size of 1 inch diameter of balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Then we can place this baking sheet in the fridge for minimum of thirty minutes so that these cocoa bites get stable.
- After 30 minutes take out these cocoa protein bites from the fridge and serve.
TIPS:
- We can also add some cinnamon powder or chia seeds to give them an additional flavor.
- You can also add some additional coconut oil or almond butter if the dough seems dry and doesn’t come together.
- We can also dust some cocoa powder or sprinkle the shredded coconut on these protein bites to coat these cocoa protein bites with the coconut flakes.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can place these cocoa protein bites in an airtight box and keep them for more than one week.
FREEZER:
- We can also keep these cocoa protein bites for 2 to 3 months; it doesn’t ruin its taste and texture.
FAQs:
Are these cocoa protein bites low in carbs?
- These cocoa protein bites only contain 2g net carbs, 4g carbs, 2g fiber, and 6g proteins per serving of these cocoa bites.
Will we store these cocoa protein bites?
- We can easily store these cocoa protein bites in the airtight container and keep these bites for more than one week in the fridge or for 2 to 3 months in the freezer.
Can I utilize any other nut butter to make these cocoa protein bites?
- We can easily utilize cashew butter or peanut butter as a substitute of almond butter to make these cocoa protein bites.
Will I utilize whey protein powder?
- We can easily utilize the whey protein powder as a substitute of plant base protein powder; but it should be unsweetened and keto-friendly.
Are these cocoa protein bites vegan-friendly?
- If you can utilize the plant base protein powder in place of whey protein and you are sure that the sweetener is vegan-friendly like stevia than these cocoa protein bites are vegan friendly.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Servings: 12 bites
Iron: 1.5 mg
Total Carbs: 4g
Calories: 120 kcal
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 30 mg
Proteins: 6g
Sodium: 55 mg
Net Carbs: 2g
Potassium: 150 mg
