No-bake vegan bites combining chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and plant protein for a quick snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder, vanilla or chocolate flavor
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, protein powder, and sea salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a dough forms.
04 - If the mixture is too dry, add non-dairy milk one teaspoon at a time until it holds together properly.
05 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball, repeating with the remaining dough.
06 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
07 - Transfer the cooled balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
