_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gents, let me tell you about my absolute favorite work snack that’s been keeping me sane during those long office hours! This isn’t your basic vending machine fare – we’re talking about my Mediterranean-inspired Protein Power Bites that’ll make your coworkers seriously jealous.
Trust me, I’ve gotten so many “OMG, what are you eating?” comments at my desk, I should probably start charging for the recipe! 😉
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 cup dates (pitted, obviously – we’re fancy here!)
– 1/2 cup raw almonds
– 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
– 2 tablespoons chia seeds
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Zest of one orange
– 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Dark chocolate chips (because, duh!)
Now, let’s get our hands dirty (but like, in a clean way):
1. Toss those dates into your food processor and pulse until they’re all chopped up and sticky. Scoop them into a bowl and set aside.
1. Next, throw in your almonds and pumpkin seeds. Pulse until they’re coarsely chopped – we’re not making flour here, people!
1. Mix everything together in a bowl, including your date mixture. Get in there with your hands – it’s like stress therapy, but tastier!
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1. Roll these babies into 1-inch balls. If the mixture feels too sticky, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes (perfect excuse for a quick social media break 💁♀️).
1. Optional but highly recommended: roll them in coconut flakes or drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Because we’re worth it!
Store these little gems in an airtight container, and they’ll last all week – if you can resist eating them all in one sitting (no judgment here!).
Y’all, these protein bites have seriously saved me from so many hangry moments at work. They’re perfectly portioned, surprisingly filling, and way more impressive than that sad granola bar you’ve been munching on.
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out! Did you add your own twist? I’m always looking for new variations to try. And hey, if you’re loving these kinds of recipes, make sure you’re following me on Newsbreak for daily recipe inspo – your taste buds will thank you later!
XOXO,
Your favorite foodie friend 💋
P.S. If your protein bites don’t look Instagram-perfect on the first try, remember that practice makes perfect, and they’ll taste amazing regardless! Besides, who doesn’t love a good kitchen adventure? 😘
