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protein cookie dough bites

Protein Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Jacklin Altman
Chocolate-coated bites layered with crunchy pretzels and a protein-packed peanut butter filling for an easy sweet and salty treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Silicone Mold I used an ice cube tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 30 g vanilla protein powder 4-6 tbsp or 1 scoop
  • 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup omit if you're using a sweetened protein powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil
  • Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until a thick, smooth, scoopable dough forms.
  • Crush the pretzels into small pieces, keeping some texture rather than turning them into fine crumbs.
  • Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  • Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each square silicone mold and spread it slightly to form a base layer.
  • Sprinkle a layer of crushed pretzels over the chocolate, then add a little more melted chocolate on top to lightly coat the pretzels.
  • Scoop about one tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture and place it into each mold, gently pressing it down to fit evenly.
  • Pour additional melted chocolate over the top, making sure the filling is completely covered and the tops are smooth.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each bite while the chocolate is still soft.
  • Place the molds in the freezer for about 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, until the bites are fully set and firm.
  • Carefully remove the bites from the molds and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pretzel, peanut butter, peanut, protein dessert, chocolate
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