The Perfect Energy Snack for Hospitality Professionals
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If you work in hospitality, you know how tempting it is to reach for sugary snacks during a long shift.
I've always loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, but traditional peanut butter cups often lead to an energy crash afterward due to high blood sugar spikes.
That’s why I recommend making your own peanut butter chocolate bites using simple, wholesome ingredients.
By swapping processed sugars for natural sweeteners and using high-quality dark chocolate, you can still enjoy that rich, creamy, and indulgent flavour without the unwanted additives.
These homemade bites are delicious and packed with healthy fats and protein, which will help control cravings and keep energy levels steady.
Check out the latest recipe, comment and tell me what you think!
Ingredients
Servings 08
1 cup [256 g] Peanut Butter
1 tbsp [21 g] Honey
2 scoops (20 g) [40 g] Protein Powder
0.5 tsp [0.6 g] Kosher Salt
0.25 cup mini chips [43.25 g] Dark Chocolate Chips
1 tbsp [8.5 g] Peanuts (Chopped )
Directions
01. Line a small baking sheet or dinner plate with parchment paper and set aside.
02. Add peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03. Add peanut mixture and two-thirds of the chocolate chips to a medium bowl. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the peanut mixture until combined.
04. Transfer the peanut mixture to the baking sheet or dinner plate and spread it until it is about half an inch thick.
05. Top the peanut mixture with chopped peanuts and the remaining chocolate chips.
06. Freeze until the peanut mixture is solid.
07. Cut and keep bites in the freezer until ready to eat.
Calories: 247.72 Fat: 18.02g Carbs: 13.34g Protein: 12.88g Fibre: 2.41g Sugar: 7.42g
