A satisfying no-bake treat made with almond butter, whey protein, espresso, and cocoa. It’s the perfect little sweet pick-me-up when you’re trying to eat well without giving up dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3–5 tablespoons milk, added gradually
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons additional maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter bite
Instructions
Mix the almond flour, protein powder, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until the mixture begins to come together.
Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture forms a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Taste and add 1–2 teaspoons more maple syrup if you would like the bites sweeter and more milk if it seems to dry.
Refrigerate the dough for 15–20 minutes.
Roll into bite-size balls and keep refrigerated.