Loaded with plenty of chocolate and wholesome ingredients, these double chocolate fudge protein bites are a great way to satisfy that chocolate craving and give your body a boost of  energy and protein.
Hello. My name is Amanda and I’m addicted to chocolate. Some might call it a problem, but I can’t honestly say that I see it as one — it’s more of a very delicious habit that I indulge in on a daily basis 
Bars, brownies, chips, chunks, smoothies, cakes, and most recently bites…
Double chocolate fudgy protein bites to be more exact, because more chocolate equals more happiness and more happiness is never a bad thing. That’s a fact. Google it. Or just trust me — I wouldn’t lie to you.
I would (read:will), however, tempt you with chocolate…
Forgive me? Please say that you do… I know I just posted a luscious chocolate recipe earlier this week, but I couldn’t resist posting another one. My recipes tend to reflect my cravings, and my cravings have been calling out for chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate.
I blame stress… or all the Easter candy that’s been making goggly eyes at me from the shelves of my grocery store… but probably more so stress. Between working, studying, setting up a business, and attacking an ever-growing blogging to do list, I’ve become a cocoa bean craving snacking machine… and these bites have been my favourite way to satisfy those cravings.
With only a handful of simple ingredients, minimal clean up, and no time in the oven, these bites are a quick and easy way to get your fix. They also taste like chocolate fudge — how much more convincing do you need?!
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No Bake Double Chocolate Fudge Energy Bites
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pitted dates*
- 3 Tbsp. almond butter (can sub with another nut butter)
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 scoop of your favourite chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add oats to food processor or blender and pulse until they reach the consistency of flour.
- Add dates, almond butter, and honey, and continue processing until well combined. You will probably need to scrape down the sides of your processor and add a few teaspoons of water to get things moving. Add water sparingly, as adding too much will make the dough too sticky.
- Add cocoa and protein powder and continue processing until fully combined.
- Transfer dough to a small bowl and add chocolate chips, mixing by hand until well incorporated. Use a tablespoon to divide dough into 12 equal portions, rolling each portion into a ball. Place bites in fridge for ~20 minutes to allow them to set.**
Notes
* If your dates are a little dry, soak them in a bowl of water a few hours prior to making. Doing so will make them easier to process.
** Bites are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They are also wonderful when frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
Oh my so amazing!! My husband loves them!! Being nut free I used wow butter and I also added coconut to roll them in
Found these on pinterest. Made ’em today and they were DIVINE! Like a little piece of chocolate heaven. And if I were to die and have to choose between chocolate heaven and regular heaven, I’d choose chocolate heaven. It might be a trick, but if it’s not, mmmm, boy!
I’m glad you liked them, Georgia! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂
I simply love chocolate and these protein bites look so heavenly. I could totally binge on them and I totally will! Not only do they look delectable, they are GF and no-bake (amen to that!).
Oh my goodness, YES YES YES! I need about 800 of these right now. I’ll blame it on the PMS.
I’m guessing you already know what I am going to have to say about this.
You know my craving for chocolate has been pretty pro-dominate lately.
Double the chocolate? YES PLEASE. <3
Ahhhh! Looks like you had quite the photo shoot, lady! They look amazing…and I LOVE the little milk jar! Too cute! I’ve still been loving on my little “buzz” bites that I made weeks ago, but I’ve been thinking about getting back in the kitchen and experimenting a bit more…gotta love homemade (and easy!) grab and go snacks!
Yessssss! I share your chocolate addiction my friend, and I would be all over these bad boys!
this is EXACTLY what I’ve been craving! Making these asap!
Yum! I’m addicted to nut butter. cannot stop. It’s bad. Oh, and kabocha, but you knew that! 🙂 I need to seriously start adding protein powder to my energy balls… good call! I just made Erin’s chocolate & fig bites… these are next on the list!
I can’t even handle the chocolatey goodness. Gimme gimme!!! PS–you’re the ball queen, my friend.
😆 I’ll gladly wear that title.
These are possibly the most appealing-looking “bites” I’ve ever seen. Not sure I can really afford protein powder, but I guess these would still taste just as good with regular cocoa:)
I’m so glad that I stumbled across your blog, and that you are addicted to chocolate. Gives me more recipes, and we all know girls can never have enough chocolate recipes. =oD These look…yuuum
Well, looks like I’m going to the grocery tomorrow to get some dates :p Definitely will be whipping these up ASAP!
They look amazing. A perfect healthy snack when I don’t want to ruin my diet. Somedays I live on chocolate!
Mmm yes! I love any kind of date ball.
Lately I’ve been addicted to the Irish cream coffee at the hospital cafe – I’ve been getting one every morning lately and I can’t make myself stop!
More happiness is never a bad thing so I’ll take double the chocolate too.
The blogging to do list….eek, I’m right there with you.
Wow!! Those look amazing! I’m actually going to make your no bake almond butter protein bars today for my boyfriend and myself. We are so excited to try them as a post workout snack!!!
I hope you both enjoyed them 😀
It’s so hard to comment on this post without setting myself up for a TWSS but damn- these look amazing! Even if I wasn’t partial to all things chocolate, I am sure I’d still be here drooling :)! Lately I’ve been addicted with bananas mixed with almond butter & toasted coconut flakes..major flavor explosion in my mouth. On a separate note, I think you need to email me back SOON- dying to hear about the business plans…super excited for you!!
PS your photos are looking fabulous, lady!
I can totally see how these could help you with any chocolate cravings you have! Such the perfect little jewels of the good stuff and I want to pop one in my mouth right now!!
Pinning! Can’t wait to try these 😀
Those fudge bites look so yummy! Always trying to find new and healthy recipes. Although you can’t beat a good glass of wine when you are stressed!
Can you use raisins instead of dates? Dates are kind of expensive ..
You could, but raisins have a much stronger flavour compared to dates so the bites would end up tasting a little different.
Hello fellow ball-er. This looks delicious but I had to double take when I saw dates in there….Really?!
And a little birdy mentioned getting chocolate this morning so calling yourself one is warranted.
I’m pretty much always obsessed with chocolate so those look amazing! When I’m feeling stressed a pint of ice cream is my best of friends!
Yum! I just made some energy bites last week. I’ll have to try this recipe!
I live for Cocoa Powder! I love using it when I make quinoa flakes or buckwheat cereal in the morning. My mom HATES when I make it though, haha! I usually mix the cocoa in and the microwave the cereal, but the cocoa smells travel up to where my mom is still sleeping (early early in the morning) and she hates how it smells and gets so pissed! So now I have been mixing in the cocoa after it is microwaved 😉
Awwr that’s too bad! Cooking with cocoa is one of the best smells there is. Right up there with baking banana bread.
Hmmm. You’re definitely posting all these chocolate recipes to bring me to the dark {chocolate] side aren’t you? Well I’m onto you. Even though these DO look pretty darn delicious. 😉
I am still addicted to nut butter and dried figs with Greek yogurt. What else is new?
yumm! these look so delicious!
This recipe looks super simple and I think I have all of that at home! I need to make some for next week, so I’m not tempted to reach for unhealthy foods when I need a snack!
There’s not a lot to say about them – cause you already know I am the biggest chocolate addict – I blame my nationality!!
I’m sold – I would even drink coffee with you if you made them for me 🙂
Did I mention we need to meet? Meeting point the slopes?
YUM! I love bite sized anything and the addition of almond butter and chocolate makes it so much better! I hope you enjoy your weekend in the mountains!!