Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Print version)

Creamy blueberry cheesecake bites packed with protein, ready in just 15 minutes.

# 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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

07 - 1/3 cup fresh or freeze-dried blueberries
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, and salt until well blended.
02 - Add softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the dough into 12 evenly sized bite-sized balls.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They taste like blueberry cheesecake but pack 4 grams of protein per bite
  • The recipe comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • You can keep them in the fridge for a weeks worth of healthy snacking
02 -
  • If your dough feels too crumbly add one teaspoon of milk at a time until it holds together when squeezed
  • Fresh blueberries can make the mixture slightly more moist so reduce to a quarter cup if theyre particularly large or juicy
  • These bites freeze beautifully for up to three months if you want to batch prep
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing which helps them chill evenly and look professionally made
  • Line your storage container with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless

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