Mint Chocolate Protein Bites

Recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

2 scoops HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia powder
2 Tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
½ Tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
½ cup macadamia butter or almond butter
2 Tbsp water
1/4-1/2 tsp mint extract

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chocolate powder, cacao powder, and monk fruit sweetener.
Add water, butter, and mint extract.
Stir until the mixture comes together.
Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes and shape it into bite-size balls.
Serve as desired or sprinkled with some raw cacao nibs.

Nutritional breakdown per bite/ball (recipe makes 12)

116 Calories
3g Protein
10g Fat
1.7g Fiber
3.5g Total Carbs
1.2g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.