Since making Lindsay’s PB coconut trail mix healthy bites a while back, I’ve loved keeping them in the freezer and popping a couple in the morning before my workout or throughout the day if I need a little something sweet. I’m not a fan of eating a full breakfast before a workout; something light does the trick when my stomach is grumbling! And even though they lasted a while, I recently ran out. The worst.
I loved them so much that I decided I’d try my own take on the recipe with some different ingredients I had in my pantry this time around. Musselman’s big cups and apple walnut granola? Boom. These babies were born!
Apple Pie Protein Bites
Makes 32 bites
Adapted from Peanut Butter Coconut Trail Mix Healthy Bites
Ingredients
– 1/3 cup coconut flour* [I used Bob’s Red Mill]
– 1/3 cup almond meal*
– 1 scoop vanilla protein powder* [I used About Time Whey]
– 1/3 cup nut butter [I used PB&Co.’s The Bees Knees]
– 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce [I used Musselman’s]
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp sea salt
– 1/4 cup Love Grown Foods Apple Walnut Delight granola
Directions
In a large bowl, add all ingredients except the granola. Mix until everything is almost full incorporated and then add the granola. Continue mixing until the granola is evenly distributed throughout. Depending on the protein powder and nut butter you use, you may want to add a little more applesauce as you’re mixing.
Using a 1/2 tbsp measuring spoon, measure out your bites and roll into balls. Place in an airtight container in the freezer.
*Note: you can use all coconut flour or almond meal but start with 1/4 cup applesauce and add more slowly. I wouldn’t use 100% protein powder as the texture will be off.
*These ingredients can be found on iHerb.com. Use code ZAF482 to receive $5 off of your first order.
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 tbsp bite
32 Calories / 2g Fat / 3g Carbs / 1g Fiber / 1g Sugar / 2g Protein
You should also note that Nathan not only told me he like these bites but thought they were “really tasty!” To which I said “great! Now that you like them, I’ll let you know there’s protein powder in ’em.” Ha. Got him! 😉
Food for Thought
What is your favorite flavor combination?
Oh yum – these sound fantastic!
Thanks Heather!
You know I love the balls!!! 😉
I will have to try this. Chocolate and PB is my favorite combo, but apple and PB is not far behind!
There are some chocolatey balls in the future 😉
Holy Cow i need these! maybe i should move to SF?!
Uhh yes, I think that’s the only way to remedy this situation!
Mmmm! I am drooling 🙂
🙂 Hope you make em!
Can I store these in the freezer? 🙂
Okay stupid question… I just read through everything again and realized that you already had answered my question in your text 🙂
Haha no problem. Hope you like ’em!
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