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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut flour or oat flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 1 TBSP unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3-5 fresh strawberries
- 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries (measures to a little more than a cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Directions:
- In a food processor, blend the oats, flour, salt, and protein powder until combined (this takes less than a minute).
- Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla or almond extract, unsweetened almond milk, and fresh strawberries to the food processor. Blend until fully combined (about a minute).
- Pour in the melted coconut oil and blend just long enough to mix it in evenly.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries and pulse a few times. Be careful not to over-blend; you want some chunks of the dried strawberries in the mix.
- Scoop out a spoonful of the batter and roll it into a ball. Continue this process until all the batter is used up (you should end up with about 20 bites).
- Place the rolled bites in the refrigerator to chill before enjoying.
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To keep your Strawberry Shortcake Protein Bites fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last up to a week, making them a great option for meal prepping.
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- For a nuttier flavor, feel free to substitute some of the coconut flour with almond flour.
- If you prefer, you can use other types of berries to mix things up.
variation (if any)
If you’re looking for a twist on the classic flavor, try adding a scoop of cocoa powder for a chocolatey version. You can also switch out the fresh strawberries for blueberries or raspberries for a berry medley.
FAQs
1. Can I use fresh strawberries instead of freeze-dried strawberries?
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2. How long can I store these protein bites?
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Strawberry Shortcake Protein Bites
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Dry 岛国啪啪视频
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut flour or oat flour
1/4 tsp salt - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Wet 岛国啪啪视频
- 1/2
cup Greek yogurt - 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 1 TBSP unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Strawberries
- 3-5
fresh strawberries - 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries measures to a little more than a cup
Method
Preparation
- In a food processor, blend the oats, flour, salt, and protein powder until combined (this takes less than a minute).
- Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla or almond extract, unsweetened almond milk, and fresh strawberries to the food processor. Blend until fully combined (about a minute).
- Pour in the melted coconut oil and blend just long enough to mix it in evenly.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries and pulse a few times. Be careful not to over-blend; you want some chunks of the dried strawberries in the mix.
- Scoop out a spoonful of the batter and roll it into a ball. Continue this process until all the batter is used up (you should end up with about 20 bites).
- Place the rolled bites in the refrigerator to chill before enjoying.