Description
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites are a delicious no-bake snack that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with the natural sweetness of blueberries and a protein-packed punch. Perfect for a healthy dessert or post-workout energy boost, these bites offer a blend of oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder with the smooth richness of cream cheese and Greek yogurt, sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup. They’re quick to make, refrigerated to firm up, and ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious, satisfying treat without added guilt.
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
Fruit
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and salt. Stir these together until they are evenly mixed and set aside.
- 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 well combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the wet mixture, taking care not to crush the berries to maintain their texture and burst of flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until the components form a uniform dough that can be easily shaped.
- Form Bites: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion out the dough and roll each into a ball with your hands to form uniform protein bites.
- Chill: Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape.
- Storage: Transfer the chilled bites into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries if possible for the best texture, but frozen blueberries work well too; just thaw before folding in.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste preferences.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives, and use a vegan protein powder.
- To enhance flavor, you can lightly toast the almond flour and oats before mixing, but this step is optional.
- If dough is too sticky to handle, chill it slightly longer or lightly wet your hands when rolling bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake protein bites, no-bake protein snacks, healthy snacks, high-protein bites, gym snacks, clean eating, quick snacks, dessert protein bites
