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No Bake Cranberry Protein Bites {Move It Monday}

March 30, 2015 By Emily 18 Comments

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Eek! Where did the weekend go? I swear the weekends are just as crazy if not more so than the weekdays. We are getting ready to start another deployment, so we tend to try to get as much jammed into the weekends as we can while the Hubs is still home.

On Sunday I was listening to country radio and Steve Azar’s song I Don’t Have To Be Me (‘Til Monday) came on. I had to laugh because I don’t remember the last time I could just shuck off responsibilities like that. Not that I mind because I am all to aware that my boys are growing up too quickly as it is, but it brought me back to my college days and I daydreamed for a few minutes about what it felt like to just be able to sleep as long as I could on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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Welcome back Monday! Each Monday I am trying to be really diligent about meal planning and scheduling my workouts. It not only helps to keep our weeks running smoothly, but it helps me to make sure I get everything I want to accomplish done during the weeks.

Because we are gearing up for another deployment and this week is Spring Break I am all about keeping it as simple as possible.

This Week’s Meal Plan

  • Monday: Chicken Verde Tacos
  • Tuesday: Greek Salad & Chicken
  • Wednesday: Steak with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli
  • Thursday: Leftovers
  • Friday: Turkey Burgers with dill potato fries
  • Saturday: Date Night – It’s our 7 year anniversary!
  • Sunday: Leftovers

This Week’s Workout Plan

  • Monday: Cardio plus weights (back/chest)
  • Tuesday: Rest Day
  • Wednesday: Swim 1000 + Weights (Biceps/Triceps)
  • Thursday: Spin Class
  • Friday: Swim 1000 + Bike
  • Saturday: Body Pump + Cardio
  • Sunday: Rest Day

So speaking of keeping thing simple a little over a week ago I tried my hand at making no bake cranberry protein bites and I have to say they turned out AMAZING! Both my son and I are loving them. While they are certainly not low calorie they pack a great protein punch and are a great after school snack for him before baseball practice and the perfect grab and go breakfast for me or post workout boost.

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I used Isopure vanilla zero carb protein powder and Essentially Coconut creamy cashew butter, but you can use any brand you prefer.

They were REALLY easy to make, and after the were done I just threw them in the freezer. I can pull one out and it thaws pretty quickly while we are getting ready for the day or while I workout.

5.0 from 2 reviews
No Bake Cranberry Protein Bites
 
Emily K.:
Emily Knight
Recipe type: Snack/Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Serves: 20
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Print
 
Easy no-bake cranberry chia protein bites!
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Oats
  • 6 Scoops (2 cups) Protein Powder (I used Isopure Vanilla Zero Carb Protein Powder)
  • 1 Cup Almond Butter
  • ¾ Cup Cashew Butter
  • 1⅓ Cup Honey (You can substitute agave or maple syrup)
  • ⅓ Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 4 T Chia Seeds
  • Optional - 1 T Coconut Butter for topping.
Instructions
  1. Combine dry ingredients in bowl - mix well
  2. Add wet ingredients to pot and heat over low until well blended.
  3. Mix ingredients
  4. Once mixed roll a small handful into a ball shape.
  5. Makes about 20 balls.
Notes
Nutritional Information:
Without Coconut Butter Topping
193 Calories|13g Fat|10g Carbs|2.5g Fiber|2g Sugar|12g Protein
With Coconut Butter Topping
197 Calories|13g Fat|10.5g Carbs|2.5g Fiber|2g Sugar|12g Protein
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Just keep the calorie count in mind with these… They are REALLY yummy, but one is plenty!

Between this and the grain free granola we love to make – we have some awesome snacks on hand to keep up on track!

Weight Loss

I’m only down .4lbs this week. But you know what? I will take it!

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Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:37 am

    These sound awesome and I LOVE that they are no bake! I will have to make these 🙂

    Reply
  2. Amy G says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:15 am

    These look really good. I’m going to try them !

    Reply
  3. Laura (Another Cent Saved) says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    This is a really great recipe. I like how you add one is enough so many times people forget portion control is the key to healthy weight loss. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  4. Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

    April 1, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I love bite snacks! They are perfect for the whole family to have to ease us through the before dinner phase! I will have to try these! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Donella Crigger says

    April 1, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Great little snack to grab for the road or for a workout. I love anything with cranberries!

    Reply
  6. Shauna says

    April 1, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Oh these are perfect. Sounds like the perfect sweet and crunchy snack for working out. I love them and will have to try them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Daisy says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    These bite sized snacks look delish! I need to try making these for my hubby.

    Reply
  8. Allie D. says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I love cranberries and it is awesome that these are no bake bite snacks! Can’t wait to try out this recipe!

    Reply
  9. Liz Mays says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Mmm those dried cranberries make those sound so good. I need to make some protein bites!

    Reply
  10. Lisa Bristol says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    I love no bake recipes. I will have to try making this recipe this weekend.

    Reply
  11. Lori Felix says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    I have been looking for something to take in my purse when I am “on the go” and protein bars get expensive. These sound perfect and no bake too-thanks!

    Reply
  12. Dee Mauser says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    My 20 year old son is always looking for easy ways to add more protein to his diet. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  13. Jenny Temcio says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    These protein bars look tasty! I love no bake recipes!

    Reply
  14. Meagan says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I love snacks that you ca just pop in your mouth! Looks like such a tasty and healthy snack.

    Reply
  15. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:24 am

    If I had these on hand, I might not skip breakfast so much. That is a terrible habit!

    Reply
  16. Amy Desrosiers says

    April 3, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I love no-bake treats so I need to try these. First, I need to make some more almond butter because I am out!

    Reply
  17. Debi says

    April 5, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    These look like a perfect snack. I have to give them a try. It would be great to take with us on a road trip

    Reply

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