Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

April 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites - Just 5 ingredients in these sweet and salty pb choc chip protein bites. #snackrecipe #proteinbites #peanutbutter #chocolatechip

These peanut butter chocolate chip protein bites are made with just five ingredients. They make for a perfect snack and have a salty-sweet flavor. You can use any protein powder you like, but I’ve only tested them with vanilla flavored, so no guarantees if you experiment with something else.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

If you’re looking for a vegan protein powder to use in these, my two favorites are Garden of Life and Bob’s Red Mill. And if you’re looking for dairy-free chocolate chips to use, I’d recommend Enjoy Life.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

  • Author: Nicole
  • Yield: 12 balls 1x
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These peanut butter chocolate chip protein bites are salty-sweet and made with just five ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (I use Garden of Life vegan protein powder)
  • 12 pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life dairy-free mini chips)
  • 3/4 tsp coarse sea salt, plus more for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Add dates, protein powder, peanut butter and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth. If overly sticky, add an additional tablespoon of protein powder. But keep in mind they will firm up with refrigeration as well.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and mix in chocolate chips. Roll into 1″ balls.
  3. I like to spread the balls out on a plate and then sprinkle with additional sea salt to get that salty-sweet flavor.
  4. You can eat them right away or refrigerate 30+ minutes first. They’ll be firmer if you refrigerate first.

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I eat a Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabar pretty much every day of my life. It’s, in my opinion, the best flavor now that they changed my beloved Blueberry Muffin bars (#rip). For these chocolate chip protein bites, I basically just took all the ingredients of my favorite Larabar and then added a scoop of protein powder.

When people find out that I’m vegan(ish), the first question is always: “Where do you get your protein?!” There are plenty of plant sources, and the bulk of my protein comes from whole foods like tofu, legumes, nuts, etc. I don’t feel like I need protein powder to supplement my diet.

That being said, I like adding it to smoothies and snacks that might otherwise not have a ton of protein if I’m planning to consume them after an intense workout. Especially with smoothies, it makes them so much more filling (otherwise I’m hungry again 30 minutes later).

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites - Just 5 ingredients in these sweet and salty pb choc chip protein bites. #snackrecipe #proteinbites #peanutbutter #chocolatechip
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites - Just 5 ingredients in these sweet and salty pb choc chip protein bites. #snackrecipe #proteinbites #peanutbutter #chocolatechip

Other Snack Bites Recipes

If you like these peanut butter chocolate chip protein bites, try some other ball/bites recipes from the archives:

Store these in the refrigerator in an airtight container and enjoy them as a snack all throughout the week. They take no time at all to make and are surprisingly filling for being so small.

xo Nicole

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Vegan Mango Curry

April 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Vegan Mango Curry - This delicious mango curry recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and with the protein of your choice (but go with tofu to keep it vegan). #curry #mango #vegan #veganrecipe #plantbased

This vegan mango curry is absolutely delicious! The sweetness of the mango is a yummy twist on this old favorite. I made it earlier this week at home, and then cooked it again last night for my grandparents (I’m visiting them in Naples this week). It was a crowd pleaser!

Vegan Mango Curry - This delicious mango curry recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and with the protein of your choice (but go with tofu to keep it vegan). #curry #mango #vegan #veganrecipe #plantbased

As pictured, I serve it over rice and add crispy tofu. If you don’t care about the recipe being vegan, you could replace tofu with chicken or the animal protein of your choice. And rice can be subbed out for any grain.

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Vegan Mango Curry - This delicious mango curry recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and with the protein of your choice (but go with tofu to keep it vegan). #curry #mango #vegan #veganrecipe #plantbased

Vegan Mango Curry

  • Author: Nicole
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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This vegan mango curry is packed with flavor and makes for the perfect dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice (I used brown rice)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste (can do 2 tbsp if you want a less intense flavor)
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 2 big handfuls baby spinach
  • 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu (= 1 packet)
  • 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for cooking
  • Optional toppings: cilantro for garnish, crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Start the rice. Depending on what rice you use, cooking times will vary will refer to the package. For brown rice, you typically bring 1 3/4 cup water and the 1 cup rice to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 25-30 minutes until water is evaporated. I then like to turn off the heat and let the rice sit uncovered for 10 minutes (makes the rice fluffier).
  2. While the rice cooks, prepare the other ingredients. Remove the skin and chop the mango. Peel and dice the onion. Use a spoon to remove and skin of the ginger and mince (I use a grater to do this). Peel and mince the garlic. Cut the lime into four wedges. If using tofu, press the block between paper towels to remove excess liquid and then cut into 1″ cubes.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat in large sauce pan. When warm, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and ginger and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant and onion is translucent.
  4. Add the coconut milk and curry to the pan. Mix well and let it continue to cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until slightly reduced and curry has thickened. If it looks like it’s starting to burn, turn the heat down to medium.
  5. While the curry cooks, prepare the crispy tofu (if you’re including it). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil on a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the tofu cubes and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip the tofu and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Continue until cubes are golden brown on the outsides. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  6. Mix in the spinach and mango, season with salt and pepper, turn the heat down to low, and cover the pan. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until spinach has wilted.
  7. Add a scoop of rice and some tofu to a plate and ladle a big scoop of the mango curry on top. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top and enjoy! You can optionally garnish with cilantro or crushed peanuts as well.

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Vegan Mango Curry - This delicious mango curry recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and with the protein of your choice (but go with tofu to keep it vegan). #curry #mango #vegan #veganrecipe #plantbased

In colder months, I love making curry with butternut squash or sweet potato. Mango is a fun way to bring the recipe into the warmer months. This vegan mango curry recipe makes 4 servings, but if you’re cooking for just one or two, I’d still make the full batch. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and taste delicious when reheated. The tofu won’t be quite as crispy, but everything else reheats great.

Vegan Mango Curry - This delicious mango curry recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and with the protein of your choice (but go with tofu to keep it vegan). #curry #mango #vegan #veganrecipe #plantbased

Similar(ish) Recipes to Try

If you’re a curry fan, I also have this One-Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Curry with Zoodles recipe on the site. Gotta love how easy the clean up is with one-pot meals! And if you’re looking for more creative ways to cook with mango, I have these dinner recipes:

Before I wrap up this post, I want to wish everyone running the Boston Marathon tomorrow the best of luck! When I ran it a few years ago, I was crippled with fundraising stress and anxiety leading up to race day. If you’re in that same boat, I want to assure you that the feeling of crossing that finish line will make it worth it. In fact, the high of finishing just may trick you into signing up for another marathon. 😉

xo Nicole

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Sweet Potato Overnight Oats

March 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sweet Potato Overnight Oats - This easy and delicious overnight oats recipe makes for the perfect breakfast! #overnightoats #oatmeal #breakfast #vegan

These sweet potato overnight oats are DELICIOUS. They’re the perfect make-ahead breakfast, are packed with flavor, and will keep you satisfied until lunch. This recipe makes 2 servings or 1 really big-ass serving. If it’s a week when I’m teaching a ton in addition to doing my own daily workouts, I’ll eat the whole thing (#bottomlesspit). But otherwise, I’ll do half and then eat the second half later in the day or the following morning.

I like to prepare these sweet potato overnight oats on an evening I’m already roasting sweet potatoes for dinner. You only need a 1/4 cup of sweet potato puree for recipe, so it’d be silly to just roast a sliver of a potato. Roast the whole thing, eat most of it for dinner and save the rest for breakfast!

Sweet Potato Overnight Oats - This easy and delicious overnight oats recipe makes for the perfect breakfast! #overnightoats #oatmeal #breakfast #vegan

The recipe is easily customizable. You could even replace the sweet potato puree with pumpkin puree! Swap pecans for your favorite nut. You could use your favorite dairy-free milk or even milk milk. And if you only have vanilla almond milk on hand, use that but omit the vanilla extract. Chia seeds are optional, but I love the texture they add. And if you’re not a fan of raisins, just omit them. If you want a less sweet breakfast, only use half the maple syrup or omit it altogether.

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Sweet Potato Overnight Oats

  • Author: Nicole Pearce
  • Yield: 2 servings (or 1 big one) 1x
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Sweet potato overnight oats, a delicious make-ahead breakfast.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Handful of chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Roast the sweet potato. You’ll only need about 1/4 of a large sweet potato for this recipe. I just roast the whole potato and eat it as part of dinner, saving a little for the oats recipe. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut a sweet potato in half length-wise and coat with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Line a pan with parchment paper for easy clean up and roast the sweet potato face-down for 20-25 mins, until soft. Remove from skin and mash up 1/4 cup.
  2. Add all ingredients except the pecans to a mason jar or other sealable container. Mix well, cover, and place in refrigerator overnight or at least 3 hours.
  3. Top with pecans and enjoy!

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If you love this sweet potato overnight oats recipe, I have a couple other similar recipes you should check out:

Sweet Potato Overnight Oats - This easy and delicious overnight oats recipe makes for the perfect breakfast! #overnightoats #oatmeal #breakfast #vegan

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and overnight oats are so convenient. You can prep them ahead of time, and you can take them with you to work, no reheating or assembling required. Give this recipe a try this week and let me know what you think!

xo Nicole

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