Red, White & Blue Protein Bites

Some days, holiday snacking is the easiest part of the weekend. It’s the “something to grab” between meals that gets tricky.

Most 4th of July spreads are built around chips, sweets, and quick bites that don’t do much to keep you satisfied. If you’re trying to stay consistent with protein, it helps to have one option on the table that supports your goals without feeling like a “health food” moment.

These Red, White & Blue Protein Bites are that option.

They’re no-bake, easy to prep ahead, and made with pantry staples like oats, nut butter, and protein powder. The mix-ins bring the festive color, and the texture lands somewhere between chewy and crunchy.

Bring them to a cookout, keep them in the fridge for grab-and-go snacks, or stash a batch in the freezer for the rest of summer.

If you make them, take a photo and tag @previnex on Instagram. We’d love to see it.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup natural, drippy nut butter (peanut or almond butter work best)
• 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 2 scoops Nourify PLUS® Vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

The “4th of July” mix-ins

• 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (red)
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries (blue)
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (white)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds.
2. Add the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
3. Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries, freeze-dried blueberries, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
4. Chill the mixture for 20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
5. Scoop about 1 tbsp at a time and roll into balls.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes + quick tips

• If the dough feels dry, add 1–2 tsp of water and mix again.
• If it feels too sticky, add 1–2 tbsp oats and chill a bit longer.
• For cleaner color, fold in the mix-ins at the end and avoid overmixing (freeze-dried fruit can break down).