You guys! Fiber has never tasted this good. Or should I say; that chocolate has not been this good-for-you. Just when you thought you were giving up on your new year’s resolutions, I mean, it’s been six weeks now, here I come with the perfectly portioned recipe to keep your health goals on track.
I mean, I know it’s hard to come up with recipes that both our kids and adults will eat each day; but eating healthy isn’t a diet or just a “new year’s resolution;” it’s a lifestyle so finding easy recipes that have nutritional value and everyone loves is always a win-win.
I eat healthy because I want to feel good. I want to be able to participate in all of the amazing things that life has to offer, and when good-for-you foods taste this good, it’s not as difficult to stay motivated.
And then, there is the simplicity of this recipe. Busy people like myself need delicious snacks that come together easily and that are great for adults and kids. I want to be able to pack the same types of foods for me and for the kids so that I not only set a good example for them but also it’s a lot easier.
Speaking of easy, check out how fast these high-fiber chocolate bites come together. The food processor does all the heavy lifting and with a few pulses, ta-da! These chocolaty pieces are ready to roll out and eat!
While bite sized treats and snacks are plentiful on my websites, cookbooks, and the internet, I haven’t found any that incorporate prunes significantly in the recipe since they are a great way to add more fiber into my family’s diet. The prunes naturally sweeten this recipe, hello no added sugar! and, they also provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
As you can imagine, we are obsessed with these little pieces of nature’s candy at my house. Since my kiddos were little, they have eagerly eaten a Sunsweet prune or two every day to help their digestive system keep moving and thus eliminating our need to purchase fiber bars and supplements. Now, all I have to do is ask out loud “who wants a prune?” and they all simultaneously answer: “Me!”
I’ve also used them in my High Fiber Breakfast Muffins and Chicken with Prunes and Sage for dinner, and in my High Fiber and Protein Smoothie Bowl, just to name a few. These nutritious bite-sized goodies are the perfect snack and just the thing to add to any lunchbox.
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PrintHigh-Fiber Chocolate Bites
You must try these delicious high fiber chocolate bites. Fiber has never tasted this good. Or should I say; that chocolate has not been this good-for-you.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup Sunsweet dried prunes
- 3 tablespoons nut-free butter*
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop your favorite chocolate protein powder (28g scoop)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In the bowl of your food processor, blend oats into a flour-like texture. Add prunes, nut-free butter, honey, cocoa powder, and protein powder, and process mixture until combined, making sure to stop once or twice to scrape the sides. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a tablespoon or two of water. Once the mixture has a sand-like consistency and it adheres to itself when pinching, it’s ready to roll it out.
- Remove the blades from the food processor and fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Begin rolling out the dough by hand, about a tablespoon at a time and place bites into a container. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
Notes
Most schools are nut free and require a nut-free alternative to be used for this recipe. If you are making these for home and can have peanut butter or almond butter, you can use that instead.
Nutritional information will vary depending on the protein powder you use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chocolate bites
Crystal R
Can you freeze these? If so, how long for defrosting? Thank you, these look great can’t wait to make for my daughter who needs extra fiber and loves prunes already!
Laura Fuentes
Yes, you can absolutely make these ahead of time, freeze them. I simply stick them in a lunchbox, frozen, they thaw out by lunch. Otherwise, about 10 min on the counter will do it!
Heather
Could you use dates instead of prunes?
Laura Fuentes
Yes, you can use dates or raisins but know that the soluble fiber content will be a bit different.
Michelle
Made for my 3 year old who is not only a very fussy eater but has terrible problems going for a number two poor girl! Found this recipe and felt relief to think I might be able to get some goodness down her! Hopefully she eats them! Covered them with colourful sprinkles, I know the sprinkles are not the healthiest but I’m more bothered about her having the prunes they contain and she’s all about what things look like!
Laura Fuentes
I’m so glad these worked out for your 3-yo Michelle!
Andrea
Do you have to use the protein powder? Can you just leave that out?
Laura Fuentes
You can leave it out. Enjoy
Christine Potter Hartley
So yummy and healthy! Definitely add the chocolate chips. I used semi-sweet.
★★★★★
Tasha Demirel
I forgot to give it a five star rating
★★★★★
Laura Fuentes
Thanks Tasha!!!! 🙂
Tasha Demirel
Omg I just made these and they are amazing my daughter is a picky eater so I will give them to her after school today. I did not have chocolate chips so I used white chocolate chips instead and for the protein powder are used amazing grass kids superfood chocolate It is packed full of fruits investable’s it is vegan and gluten-free just for future readers who are having issues with dairy and or nut allergies
Laura Fuentes
What a great idea to add the amazing grass kids! she’s going to love them. Thank you for making this recipe Tasha!
Eileen
Do you have the nutrition info for these?
Laura Fuentes
Depending on the protein powder you use for this recipe, it will yield different results. With mine: 80cal, 1.5g fat, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 3.5g protein per bite.
Olivia
Thanks for sharing these. They are great!!
Anna
I made these yesterday and just had some at the office. They’re delicious!
Ashley
I love how easy these are to make! Thanks!
Natasha
I always try to eat healthy but I LOVE chocolate. There look like the perfect office snack!
Olivia
Love bite size snacks. There are perfect to add in your lunchbox.
Vivian
Hi Laura,
Would this recipe work for cut up bars or the “dough” is too soft to set?
Thanks!
Laura Fuentes
Hi Vivian! These will probably work as bars without the added water. Enjoy!
Daniel
What protein powder do you use? Is it safe for kids?
Thanks!!!
Laura Fuentes
I love the quality of Vital Proteins products. I use their chocolate protein powder: http://bit.ly/vitalchocolateprotein.
Dana
Any substitute for the protein powder? Maybe just use extra oats?
Laura Fuentes
I would add extra oats (about 2-3 tablespoons). You’ll know it by the texture. Enjoy!
Elisha
These look delicious. My daughter is allergic to all dairy and my son is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. What chocolate protein powder do you buy?
Laura Fuentes
I use http://bit.ly/vitalchocolateprotein but it’s from whey. I also like Bob’s Red Mill Pea Protein as an alternative.
Rebecca
How long can stay in the refrigerator?
Laura Fuentes
Up to a week.