Description
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites are a delicious no-bake, protein-packed snack combining creamy cheesecake flavors with fresh blueberries and vanilla for a healthy, convenient treat perfect for busy lifestyles and fitness enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, and salt. Stir them together until evenly mixed to create a consistent base.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the wet mixture, taking care not to crush them to keep the berries intact and bursty.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry oat and flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms that holds together well for shaping.
- Shape Bites: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into round balls with your hands.
- Chill to Set: Place the rolled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set properly.
- Store: Keep the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy cream cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use a plant-based protein powder.
- Swap blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or dried fruits like cranberries or apricots for different flavors.
- Add mini dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a chocolate variation.
- For a nut-free option, replace almond flour with oat or sunflower seed flour.
- Add chia seeds or ground flaxseed for an extra fiber boost.
- These bites do not need baking and are ready to eat after chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake protein bites, no-bake protein balls, healthy snack, high protein snack, gluten free snack, low sugar dessert, clean eating snack, post-workout snack, easy protein bites
