Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)
Creamy no-bake bites blending blueberry cheesecake flavors with protein powder for a satisfying healthy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/3 cup fresh or freeze-dried blueberries
09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, almond flour, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest if using, being careful not to crush the berries.
04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the dough into 12 evenly-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
05 - Arrange bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste exactly like blueberry cheesecake but pack 4 grams of protein per bite
- Zero baking required and ready in 15 minutes flat
02 -
- If your dough feels too crumbly, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it holds together when squeezed
- Overmixing the blueberries turns everything an unappetizing gray, so fold gently and stop as soon as they are distributed
03 -
- Really softened cream cheese makes a difference—microwave it for 10 seconds if you forgot to take it out early
- A small cookie scoop creates uniform bites faster and less messily than using your hands