Medjool Date Protein Bites: No-Bake Sweet Treat
on Apr 22, 2025
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
These no-bake Medjool Date Protein Bites are naturally sweetened and packed with protein—chewy, satisfying, and perfect for snacking on the go!
🍽️ Some flavor or another of protein bites are pretty much always available at our house—perfect for a quick breakfast, something to nibble while in the car, or just to get through until the next real meal!
2 Tips For Making Date Protein Bites
- Best Dates: While any pitted dates will work, Medjool dates tend to be softer and more caramel-like in flavor, giving your protein bites that dreamy natural sweetness. They’re worth the splurge when you can find them!
- Flavor Booster: Try toasting your oats in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes before adding them to the food processor. This simple step adds a delicious nutty depth that takes these bites to the next level!
🩷 Melissa
In just 15 minutes (yes, you read that right!), you can whip up a batch that lasts all week. I make mine every Sunday evening while listening to my favorite podcast, and it’s become such a peaceful little ritual.
These keep well in the fridge all week, and they’re freezable, too. Sometimes I’ll make a triple batch and freeze most of them.
They can be put straight into a lunchbox frozen or grabbed for an on-the-go breakfast.
Date Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1 cup regular oats
- 4 tablespoons unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried pitted dates, Medjool dates are recommended!
Instructions
- Add the dates to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they break down into small bits or form a sticky paste.
- Add the peanut butter, oats, protein powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Blend until the mixture comes together into a thick, sticky dough. If needed, scrape down the sides once or twice.
- If it seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or an extra spoonful of peanut butter.
- If it’s too wet, add a few more oats or a little protein powder.
- Scoop and roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry to form into balls, add a few tablespoons of water or peanut butter, a little at a time, blending to combine, until it reaches a texture that will hold a ball.
- If the mixture is too sticky, you can add additional oats as needed to make it more workable.
- This is an easy recipe to swap some of the dates out with other dried fruit to change up the flavor. I love using half dates and half dried cherries or half dates and half dried blueberries.
- You can use any nut or seed butter that you like in this recipe.
- Try adding a handful of mini chocolate chips for a sweeter treat or a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate version!
- Or add a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for seasonal flavor.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use your choice of protein powder. While this recipe calls for unflavored protein powder, feel free to experiment with vanilla, chocolate, or even plant-based options. Just be aware that flavored powders might add sweetness, so you may want to reduce the amount of dates slightly.
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, these delightful little bites will stay fresh for up to a week. For longer storage, pop them in the freezer where they’ll maintain their quality for up to 3 months. I like to freeze half the batch and keep the rest in the fridge for immediate snacking!
To make these bites nut-free, simply swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free version that’s still packed with healthy fats and protein.
More Tasty Snack Recipes To Consider
Dip Recipes
Lemon Garlic Hummus Recipe Without Tahini
Healthy Snacks
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Healthy Snacks
Almond Butter Protein Balls
Healthy Snacks
No-Bake Coconut Protein Balls
Did you make this recipe? Leave a ⭐️ review and share it on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest!
