Chewy Baked Chocolate Protein Cookie Bites
Fudgey, soft-baked protein cookie bites made with almond butter, oat flour, and clean protein powder. A quick, grab-and-go snack that satisfies sweet cravings while keeping energy steady.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Keep a batch in the freezer for up to 1 month for an instant high-protein snack.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the protein powder
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat flour, and chia seeds until well blended.
Look for: well blended
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Add the almond butter
Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and unsweetened almond milk to the dry ingredients.
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Stir with a spatula until a thick
Stir with a spatula until a thick, pliable dough forms that holds its shape when pressed. If the dough feels too dry, add an extra splash of almond milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
Look for: a thick, pliable dough forms that holds its shape when pressed
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Roll the dough into small
Roll the dough into small, evenly sized balls (about 1 inch / 2.5cm in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Gently press down on each ball with…
Gently press down on each ball with the back of a fork or your fingers to flatten slightly into cookie shapes.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft to touch.
Look for: the edges are set but the centers remain soft to touch
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the cookie bites to cool completely on the baking sheet for 10 minutes so they set into a chewy texture.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight…
Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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