Caramel Apple Chocolate Protein Bites

Description

Apple pieces and real homemade caramel create a thick cookie dough style center wrapped in rich semisweet chocolate. Maple and cinnamon deepen the caramel apple flavor while keeping the center dense and satisfying. Homemade preparation avoids artificial caramel flavor, synthetic dyes, and unnecessary additives. Almond butter, almond flour, and protein powder create a satisfying base with protein and wholesome fats.

Ingredients

Protein Bites

• 1/4 Cup of Almond Butter
• 1 Tablespoon of Maple Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons of Salted Caramel Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup of Almond Flour
• 1/4 Cup of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
• 1/3 Cup of Dehydrated Apple Slices

Chocolate Coating

• 1 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon of Coconut Oil

Garnish

• 2 Tablespoons of Dehydrated Apple Slices
• 1 Teaspoon of Maple Sugar
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
• 1/8 Teaspoon of Salt

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Airtight Container
• Spoon
• Measuring Spoons
• Dry Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Blender
• Saucepan

Instructions

• Add creamy almond butter, maple syrup, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
• Add almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and cinnamon into the bowl and stir until a thick cookie dough texture forms.
• Blend dehydrated apple slices and fold them into the mixture.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions, roll into bites, and place directly into a glass storage container.
• Chill for 20 minutes.
• In a small saucepan add semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil and melt over low heat until smooth.
• Coat each chilled bite in the semisweet chocolate and return directly to the glass storage container.
• Sprinkle with the apple garnish while the chocolate coating is still soft.
• Chill for 25 minutes or until completely set. Optional but highly suggested, once ready to eat, drizzle with additional caramel sauce.

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