Chocolate peanut butter deliciousness in a bite sized, energy boosting snack! These Chocolate Peanut Butter POWER Bites are jam-packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you going all day long. They’re vegan, gluten-free, have no added sugar, and are made with a secret SUPERFOOD.
Hey friends! How’s the week going for you? I cannot believe June is almost done and that we are already going into Fourth of July week. Summer is FLYING by. In some ways, I don’t mind that…like in regards to my grad school summer classes. I’m almost done with my longest (and hardest) course of the semester, so that feels good. But in other ways, I wish time would SLOW down. Sure I have a lot to look forward to this fall (more on that to come!), but summer is FOREVER my favorite season and I wish it wouldn’t come and go so quickly, ya know?
In other news, I am MOVING….AGAIN! Can you believe it? As much as I love my little apartment, I had the opportunity to move into a BRAND NEW, beautiful two bedroom apartment in my old neighborhood (shoutout to Elmwood Village) that I just couldn’t turn down. I’ll be living with a roommate for the first time and I am really excited to have a little more space. Plus, Ella will have more room to roam around and I am so happy about that!
Another new thing in my life, I sold my car! That’s right…I am officially a fully green commuter. Walking, running, and biking are my jam anyways so it only made sense to get rid of something that I was paying insurance on and not even using! It will be a big savings in the long run and since Buffalo is FINALLY getting Uber and Lyft, I’ll still have options when it comes to emergencies and bad weather days.
So yes. LOTS going on with me right now. Still working 3 jobs, balancing grad school, and enjoying my favorite season with my best friends. This week is ESPECIALLY busy because I have to be out of my current apartment by July 1st. Needless to say, I’ve been packing and starting to move stuff little by little everyday.
No one ever tells you how difficult moving is! And having to do it twice, only 6 months apart from each other, is crazy! It also takes a lot out of you. Exhaustion after moving is REAL. I’ve been needing lots of snacks to keep my energy up and going all day!
Quick, easy, and convenient is the name of the game lately when it comes to meals and snacks. Today I’m sharing one of my go to ENERGY BOOSTING snacks. Whether you’re moving like me or just lead a very busy, active lifestyle, these Chocolate Peanut Butter POWER Bites are PACKED with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to keep you going all day. Plus, they taste like dessert!
But seriously, when is chocolate and peanut butter NOT a good combination!?
Chocolate Peanut Butter POWER Bites
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Sweet Snacks
Ingredients
- 10 oz purple sweet potato, peeled, cut into cubes, steamed, and mashed
- ¼ cup gluten-free quick oats
- ½ cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate peanut butter protein powder (43 grams)
- ¼ cup chopped dried fruit (I used a mixture of cherries and cranberries)
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips, chopped
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix everything together until fully combined. Form 10-12 bites. Place the bites in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set. Store in the fridge.
The addition of purple sweet potatoes in these bites make them so satisfying! They add awesome texture (making these doughy and dense) and also are a great source of carbs for pre- or post-workout nutrition. The Chocolate Peanut Butter protein from Amazing Grass is one of my favorites (it seriously tastes like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups!) and adds great flavor to this snack recipe.
I keep mine in the refrigerator so they are a bit firmer when I’m ready to eat them. One or two (OR THREE! 😉 ) keeps me satisfied in between my meals and makes refueling on the go super easy…and delicious!
I think you’ll love these POWER Bites just as much as I do! Let me know if you make a batch for yourself some time.
Any big changes going on with you lately?
Can you believe how fast summer is going by?
What are your favorite satisfying snacks?
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Woah, love the addition of sweet potato!! So clever. These look delicious!
Thanks girl!! Let me know if you try these bites of YUMMMMM!
The more foods i can incorporate potato in the better! Good luck with the move, you are a busy girl.
Thanks Patrick! I like being busy but not THIS busy!! LOL
Summer is totally flying by; I’ve been really enjoying the really warm sunny days. 🙂 And wow, you are truly going through a lot of changes right now. Life has been pretty steady here; I’m thankful for sweet church prayer meetings and Bible studies, sweeter than ever before, and fun times with my dogs and most of all with my family! 🙂
Thanks love!! I really wish time would SLOW down. Ya know!?
Purple sweet potatoes?! Awesome! I love this fun and healthy recipe. Thanks girl!
Thanks so much Sammi!!! You will love these!!
These look really good!
I love power bites like these but never had any with purple sweet potatoes! Great recipe! I hope your moving went well!
Thanks Janelle! Let me know if you try them!!
It certainly worth to give it a try! Thanks for this great recipe!
Thanks so much lovely!!
Great way to use sweet potatoes!
Thanks Kathy!! Enjoy them!
I have got to make these soon! I love everything about these! They look and sound so delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Nicole! Let me know when you make them!!
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I was so surprised by the addiion of sweet potato! These little bites look and sound really tasty!
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Thank you so much Kat!!
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Thanks Helen! Love your link up as usual!!
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Your Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
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Thanks Helen!!
Wanted to find out the name of the protein powder you used in your chocolate p-nut butter power bites but 10x’s I tried to link it I was interrupted by ad: viglink! So disappointed. Please try to let me know your pRotein powder as I have learned not to substitute in recipes, usually for the best! Thankyou, I love ❤️ recipes…so great thankyou for your hard work in testing these recipes.
I am so sorry the link didn’t work!! The protein powder that must be used is Amazing Grass Chocolate Peanut Butter SUPERFOOD Protein Powder!
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These look so yummy!! And so easy! I am always looking for new vegan recipes and I can’t wait to try these! 🙂
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Thanks Britt! I think you will Love these!!
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