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A plate with medjool date protein bites arranged in a circle, placed on a floral-patterned dish. Nearby, a bowl of dates and a bowl with a spoon and peanut butter are on a wooden surface with a striped cloth.
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Date Protein Bites

Naturally sweetened with dates and packed with protein, these no-bake bites are chewy, satisfying, and perfect for snacking on the go!
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 16 protein bites
Author: Melissa Griffiths

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.
    Overhead view of a food processor containing rolled oats, peanut butter, dates, and protein powder on a light blue marbled surface.
  • Blend until the mixture comes together into a thick, sticky dough. If needed, scrape down the sides once or twice.
    Top view of a food processor containing a brown, coarse mixture. The mixture appears to be a blend of ingredients, likely a batter or dough, with visible textures of nuts or grains. The processor lid and handle are visible.
  • 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.
    A decorative plate holds several round oat and date balls. The plate has blue floral patterns and is placed on a wooden surface. A striped cloth and a small dish with dates are in the background.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Tips For Dates: Medjool dates are so yummy, and I recommend using those if you can find them. If your dates are super dried out, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to help them perk back up. 
Sticking Power:
  • 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.
Variations:
  • 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

Serving: 1oatmeal bite | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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