Recipe: Homemade “Nutella” Protein Bites

Oh, Nutella. That magical hazelnut chocolate spread that is oh-so-addicting. Too bad it’s chock full of sugar (over 5 tsp per serving) and fat (from palm kernel oil)! The good news is we’ve taken this decadent household favorite taste and recreated it ourselves. Now you can savor that chocolatey hazelnut flavor without worrying about your waistline. These little energy bites are perfect before a workout, or for a mid-day snack to keep you energy levels up. They are just the right sweetness and even good for dessert! They can be made with any protein powder you’d like, but I personally used Vanilla BiPro because it’s my favorite.

These are full of healthy stuff like cacao powder-full of antioxidants, magnesium and iron. I suggest covering them in the refrigerator to keep them from drying out … just don’t plan on having them for long because they are YUMMY!