Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)
Creamy blueberry cheesecake bites packed with protein for a healthy, satisfying snack.
# What You’ll 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
# How-To Steps:
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, being careful not to crush the berries.
04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, portion the dough and roll 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 to firm up before serving.
06 - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture lands somewhere between cheesecake filling and energy bite dough, which is weirdly perfect
- You can make them faster than deciding whether to order takeout, and they keep all week
02 -
- If the mixture crumbles apart, add milk one teaspoon at a time, but wait—it comes together more than you think as you roll
- Fresh blueberries can make the bites slightly softer, so they need that full 30 minutes of chilling time
03 -
- Warm your mixing bowl with hot water, then dry it—working with room-temperature ingredients makes everything smoother
- Line your container with parchment paper so they don't stick to each other in the fridge