Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bites
Chef Kenzie shares her variation of our Mint Power Balls (Always Delicious pg. 279)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, 75% or greater (Chef Kenzie uses 90%)
- ⅓ cup cashew butter
- ⅓ cup hazelnut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 scoops collagen protein powder (equivalent to 40 grams of protein)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double broiler or in a microwave.
- Mix the melted chocolate with cashew butter, hazelnut butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add the protein powder and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be quite thick.
- Divide into 12 silicone mini muffin tins OR scoop into 12 balls and place on a silicone sheet pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Remove from the muffin tins or sheet pan and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.