Prep: 10 When you’re eating healthy, one of the toughest things is snacking. It’s tough to find something that’s loaded with protein and easy to take on-the-go, especially if you’re craving a sweet snack. These EASY Cinnamon Crunch Protein Bites are here to save the day! Make them in about 10 minutes and keep them in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go snack!
TBH, my snacking these days hasn’t been something to brag about. Between making recipes for the blog and, well, LIFE, I find myself reaching for a sugary bowl of cereal (hello, delicious, sweet, empty carbs) or tortilla chips (equally as delicious and empty).
Even though I know I could be downing Matcha Chia Seed Energy Bites or Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars instead, the cereal and chips thing has been this strange comfort zone for me these last couple of weeks.
As it turns out, there are many great and healthy snacks beyond my snacking comfort zone, and I recently decided to go the distance and search it out (and by distance, I mean to the grocery store that I can literally see outside of my window and to the GNC down the street for my new favorite protein powder). I’ve recently discovered SO many low maintenance options, and I’m making these new snacks my comfort zone by being intentional about snacking!
Thankfully, these EASY Cinnamon Crunch Protein Bites make healthy snacking a breeze!
The Best Protein Powder to Use
These delicious bites were initially inspired by the new Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder sachets at GNC. Well, they’re new to me! 😉 I’ve been a major fan of Quest for a long time (ummm hello, have you tried their protein bars?? OMG), so I was SUPER excited to see their protein powders in so many flavors and easy-to-use packets at my local GNC! And this cinnamon crunch flavor sounded right in every way for these protein bites. It takes them to the NEXT LEVEL, y’all!
If you’re looking for a great protein powder that actually tastes amazing and is loaded with good things (20g of protein, people!), I’m loving Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder right now. You can buy it at your local GNC, along with several other amazing flavors!
How to Make Homemade Protein Bites in 3 Easy Steps
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Combine all of the ingredients (except for the shredded coconut) in a bowl and mix together.
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Roll into about 14 balls. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
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Roll each ball in the shredded coconut (optional). Serve and enjoy!
How long do Homemade Protein Bites Last?
The great thing about these protein bites is that you can whip up a big batch and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! That means you just need to spend 10 minutes making them and your healthy snacks are sorted for the next week or too, it couldn’t be easier!
Extra Tips and Variations
- You can easily adapt these protein bites with different nuts, seeds and dried fruit
- Drizzle with dark chocolate for a chocolate hit
- Try adding peanut butter instead of almond butter
- You can also store these bites in the freezer
- Go for the highest quality ingredients possible for best results
Guys, these EASY Cinnamon Crunch Protein Bites are seriously my new fave. No more snacking comfort zone, can I get an Amen? Or maybe I’ve just added these to my snacking comfort zone collection. Either way, they’re amazingly delicious, they kind of basically taste like cinnamon cookie dough, and they’re loaded with protein. Wins in all directions! 🙂
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More Healthy Snacks You Might Like:
- Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie
- Wholesome Peach Muffins
- Honey Oatmeal No-Bake Energy Bites
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites
EASY Cinnamon Crunch Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 packet Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (opens in a new tab)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients (except for the shredded coconut) in a bowl and mix together.
- Roll into about 14 balls. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Roll each ball in the shredded coconut (optional). Serve and enjoy! Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
Watch Me Make This
Notes
- You can easily adapt these protein bites with different nuts, seeds and dried fruit
- Drizzle with dark chocolate for a chocolate hit
- Try adding peanut butter instead of almond butter
- You can also store these bites in the freezer
- Go for the highest quality ingredients possible for best results
Nutrition
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These came together fast and actually tasted really good—not too sweet. Been keeping a few in the fridge for quick snacks during the week.
These are a fabulous idea! I adore cinnamon crunch cereal and they are my emergency treat. These protein balls make for a much better and healthy version of them. So delicious!
These energy balls are perfect for a breakfast on the go or as a satisfying snack! My whole family loves them!
This cinnamon protein bites are perfect for my kids after school snack. Thank you for sharing the variations I could try.
These look incredible and super easy, thanks for the recipe!