No-bake and just four ingredients make these vegan mocha protein bites the perfect pick-me-up snack.
This post is sponsored by Nature’s Food. All thoughts, opinions, and recipes are my own.
Morning, friends!
After a week-long vacation, I’m packing up and leaving the 603 area code for a new chapter in Portland, Maine. Between moving boxes and to-do lists, life has been hectic—so I’m keeping this post short and sweet. Mostly because starting over requires a lot of coffee runs and Target stops.
I love coffee. Coffee loves me. We’ve even taken our relationship to the next level by turning it into food.
When Purely Inspired reached out about their organic, plant-based chocolate protein powder, I knew I wanted to create a simple, travel-friendly snack that featured their powder. I’m picky about ingredients—no unnecessary additives or long lists of sugar substitutes—so I checked the label like any registered dietitian would.
The powder I tested is straightforward: rice and vegetable proteins, cocoa, added fiber, and a stevia-style sweetener. It’s non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free—clean and simple, which I appreciate.
I even tasted the powder on its own. It was velvety and rich in chocolate flavor—an excellent base for a mocha bite.
Knowing I’d be traveling, I wanted something portable, easy to make, and made with minimal equipment. Four ingredients later, I had a snack that satisfied both coffee cravings and my desire for quick fuel.
Vegan Mocha Protein Bites
5 from 1 review
- Author: Sinful Nutrition
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 4–5 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ tablespoon vegan chocolate protein powder (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl (reserve the extra protein and espresso for coating).
- Mix until the mixture forms a dough. Add a splash more almond milk if it feels too dry.
- Divide and form into four balls.
- In a shallow dish, mix the reserved protein powder and espresso powder.
- Roll each ball in the coating mixture until well coated.
- Category: Snack, Vegan
Rolling the bites in extra chocolate and espresso gives them an added mocha kick—perfect for a boost before a two-hour drive.
From drab to fab in minutes.
And bonus: fewer pit stops on the drive—win-win.
Make it a great day!
What’s your favorite portable snack?
Best way to enjoy coffee?