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salted caramel protein bites
Kathryn Coyle

Salted Caramel Protein Bites

These salted caramel protein balls are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with protein and healthy fats. Made with oats, protein powder, medjool dates, and maple syrup, they come together in just 10–15 minutes for an easy, no-bake snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 protein balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: no bake
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1 handful chopped cashew nuts
  • 1/2 cup caramel spread/biscoff or any nut butter for a healthier bite
  • 3 pitted medjool dates soaked and blended
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 food processor for dates
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 mixing spoon
  • 1 baking paper

Method
 

  1. Soak your medjool dates in hot water for 5–10 minutes, then blend into a smooth paste using a food processor.
  2. In a large bowl (or your food processor), combine: Rolled oats, protein powder, chopped cashews, date paste, maple syrup, caramel spread/nut butter, vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt.
  3. Mix until a sticky dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more maple syrup or nut butter. If it’s too wet, add oats or oat flour.
  4. Roll into bite-sized energy balls and place onto a lined baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and caramel for that extra indulgent finish.
  6. Pop into the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

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Notes

Store your salted caramel protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze really well so they are perfect for batch prep.