Paleo Almond Joy Protein Bites

These paleo-friendly Almond Joy Protein Bites are like the candy you love – only better – when you want a sweet bite without the sugar crash.

This post was created in partnership with our friends at Primal Kitchen.

Less sugar. More protein.

The perfect little protein bite to curb your craving for something just a little sweet and a great option for when you just need a little something to get you by until the next meal. These Almond Joy Protein Bites include both quality protein and healthy fats, two macronutrients that help with satiety (the feeling of fullness). With only 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for a touch of sweetness they come in at just 5 grams of sugar per bite and taste very similar to the popular candy bar we know of, but with much less sugar and more protein. They also make for a great lunchbox addition, afternoon snacks for kids’, pre-workout fuel or even a tasty food gift for new moms.

Just a few ingredients including coconut flakes, collagen, almond butter and dark chocolate come together to create these paleo-friendly Almond Joy Protein Bites.

I’m all about keeping it simple because I know that recipes with a long ingredient list and multiple steps can be overwhelming. You’ll be glad to hear that all you need to make these Almond Joy Protein Bites is a mixing bowl, a mixing utensil, your hands, eight simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of your time. When making these bites, you may need to add a little water for the dough to come together. This depends on the consistency of almond butter you use as that can vary from smooth and runny to pretty thick. I prefer using an almond butter that is more on the runny side.

Paleo Almond Joy Protein Bites are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly, too.

Almost every meal prep I complete includes some sort of energy bite, protein bite or granola bar. Both my husband and I like to have them on hand for an easy grab-and-go option. And because I’m exclusively breastfeeding, these bites also make for a great nursing snack and come with a much-needed boost of protein and healthy fats. Additionally, Almond Joy Protein Bites are freezer-friendly so I often double the recipe and stash some away in the freezer. You never can have too many healthy snack options on hand!

A nice boost of protein from our favorite Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides.

It’s fun to find new ways to sneak collagen into my diet. Exactly why we are excited to be partnered with Primal Kitchen to bring to you a series of grab-and-go recipes that include a boost of protein from collagen. Why collagen? Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body, and Primal Kitchen’s collagen contains only high-quality bovine collagen peptides, with 10g of type 1 and 3 collagen to support hair, skin, and nails.

These Almond Joy Protein Bites are one of many ways you can enjoy the benefits of Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides.

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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter.