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A delicious post workout snack, these Cashew Butter Protein Bites are portable, dairy free, gluten free, and filled with chia seeds, oats and of course, cashew butter.
HI MONDAY, waddup?
I’m trying to think about what I want to talk about, but all I can think about is HGTV. I’ve had it playing in the background for the past 8 hours… no joke. It was ‘Flip or Flop’, which I decided I’m not entirely obsessed with, and now it’s House Hunters, which I AMMMM so obsessed with. I think I’ve seen almost every episode (whispers: embaaaaaarassing).
Anyone else a HGTV watcher? I like it because, as much as I enjoy most of the shows, I can still concentrate on my blog/recipe creations while it’s on in the background. ….unlike ‘Ellen’. I don’t know about where you are, but here in Pittsburgh, ‘Ellen’ is now on at 4 pm. So from 4-5 pm I am entirely unproductive. It’s bad.
Oh! But back to HGTV (sorry if you hate that channel—I just decided that’s what we’re talking about today). Have you ever seen ‘Island Hunters’? It’s sort of the same as House Hunters, except instead of wanting to buy a house, people want to buy their own island.
Can you imagine? I must admit that, although that’s the definition of paradise for some, it’s definitely not my idea of paradise. Some questions I have about owning your own island...
Who’s in charge of the upkeep? Like, if a tree falls on the opposite side of the island, do you have to do something about it or…..?
How do you get to the grocery store?
Is that a barre studio? If so, are there people in it or would I have to teach/take my own classes..
Where do you work?
Do you hate people?
That last question is a real question. So many times on the show, couples will request to be as far away from other islands/neighbors as possible. Like, why?!! I don’t get it.
Wooooo and because I’m on a ramble, I now want to talk about SNACKS. I love snacks and more times than I care to admit, find myself snacking more than eating actual meals. Obviously it depends on my day, but if I’m go-go-go all day long, you better believe I’ll make time for snacks before prepping an extravagant meal. Bites/balls will forever be one of my favorite snack options.
These cashew butter protein bites feature the often neglected cashew butter! I get mine from Trader Joe’s, but I’m pretty positive Giant Eagle sells it too. Or, you can make your own. Whatever you decide, these protein bites are the perfect little post workout snack. They lasted less than 48 hours in my house and I’d like to bet you’ll have the same problem. Though, is making delicious food and then eating it asquicklyaspossible really a problem?! Nah.
Ingredients
- 16 oz 1 jar cashew butter
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon honey
- Optional: 2 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine protein powder, oats and chia seeds together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine cashew butter and honey.
- Combine all ingredients minus the chocolate chips together into one bowl and stir continuously until everything is mixed together really well.
- If you wish to add in chocolate chips, stir in chocolate chips at this time.
- Form mixture into bite-size balls*
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
Notes
**The mixture is a bit sticky, so to make life easier, I recommend rubbing a bit of flour on your hands while forming the bites. Just a tip!
Q: Do you watch HGTV? What is your favorite/least favorite show?
Athena @ Fitness & Feta says
I'm back from my honeymoon and catching up on all your posts from the past month! It's making it easier to ease back into real life haha. I am obsessed with cashew butter and can't wait to try these protein bites. Thanks for the recipe!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
I haven't seen Island Hunters yet because I was too busy watching every single episode of Fixer Upper. OBSESSED with that show. A new season doesn't start until December though so I'll be working my way through House Hunters in the meantime. 🙂
On a separate note, these balls are GORGE. Pinned!
Monique @ Bupees to Bubby says
YES! These look and sound delicious- big big big fan of snacks 🙂
lindsay says
I know someone who has their own island. But he just takes his boat there and rides his bike. Ya, he's got the life. No barre studio there though haha. And these bites ---> EPIC> YES
Jess @hellotofit says
Hahah I loved reading your little ramble! I used to watch a lot of HGTV at work when I'd have cardio breaks.
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
I love having the TV in the background when I blog/work. The E! Network is my all-time favorite for that. There are a few shows that I definitely can't multitask with though - OITNB for one!
Erin says
I used to put E! on in the background but I love it so much I can't concentrate. Especially with E News--it's bad!
Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says
LOVE love love these! Jeez they are so easy it's hard not to find time to make em! With Fall quarter starting up, work and blogging life these babies are totally gonna save my life. Oh and also on board with you about not wanting your own island. WAY too much to handle there and if there is no Trader Joe's or coffee shops or fun pilates classes then how must one survive?!
Erin says
Right?!! I love the beach and water and whatnot, but c'mon.
Summer says
These looks so yummy and delightful♥♥
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Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Haha - that last question was too funny - but, a really good one, because I have wondered why people say they want their house far away from everyone, too!
As far as HGTV - I adore it - when I had cable, I watched it as much as I could I love Flip or Flop and House Hunters - and the Property Brothers, and Love it or List it and Buying and selling and... well you get it! If I had a bowl of these bites with me, I could work my way through all the episodes that are on Netflix!
Erin says
Yessss to all the HGTV shows--they're just so good!
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I finally got around to making my own cashew butter not too long ago and now I'm hooked. It's so creamy! Now I need to make another batch so I can have these bites!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
haha I've have had all those same thoughts while watching island hunters. Like, you really love your spouse so much they're the ONLY person you ever want to see??
also, yes to tjs cashew butter. These look so good!
Erin says
hahahaha right?! You get it--it's weird.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I finally made some homemade cashew butter not too long ago and I'm officially hooked. It's soo creamy! I definitely need to whip up another batch and make these!
Erin says
Yessss I bet it was amazing!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Obsessed with cashew butter!! These sound so good. Always a fan of protein balls/bites!
And your HGTV rant cracked me up 😉
Erin says
HAHA I love it, I just don't get people sometimes!
Rachel @ athletic avocado says
What a great pre-workout snack! I love cashew butter !
Erin says
Right?! It's kind of the best.