Protein-Packed Dates with Sea Salt
These no-bake protein date bites are made with just 3 ingredients: nut butter or cookie butter, your favorite protein powder, and soft pitted Medjool dates. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they taste like mini candy bars, but way better for you.
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup cookie butter or your favorite no-stir nut butter peanut, almond, cashew
- 2 tablespoons protein powder vanilla, chocolate, or even unflavored
- flaky sea salt for finishing
- optional add-ins mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate
Instructions
Make the Protein Paste
- In a small bowl, warm the cookie butter or nut butter in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until just melted. Stir in the protein powder until it forms a thick paste.
Stuff the Dates
- Gently open each pitted date. Use a small spoon or your fingers to fill each date with the protein paste.
Sprinkle with Sea Salt
- Once all the dates are filled, sprinkle the tops with a pinch of flaky sea salt to balance the sweetness.
Chill or Serve
- Eat immediately, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.