Description
Almond Joy Protein Poppers with Oats is a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert option that combines the flavors of Almond Joy candy with the health benefits of oats and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old fashion oats or quick oats *use certified gluten free oats if making GF
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut
- 1/3–1/2 cup raw honey ( according to your tastes–I like it less)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional–works fine without)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder ( used half dark chocolate powder)
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds (I used salted roasted)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a stand mixer bowl (or you can stir by hand of course).
- Mix on low until ingredients are well blended.
- Add wet ingredients to blended dry ingredients.
- Mix on medium speed until a “dough” forms.
- Scrape sides of bowl with a spatula and mix again if needed.
- Using a small cookie scoop form dough into balls.
- Set balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet or storage container and refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to eat.
- I like to keep them in the freezer. Pack in lunches or grab for an on the go snack! Enjoy!