Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites – a no-bake, high-protein snack that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake and juicy blueberries. These bites are not only quick to make but also incredibly nutritious, making them an ideal choice for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free dessert. Naturally sweetened and packed with protein, they satisfy your cravings without any sugar crash. Plus, they’re easy to customize based on your preferences, allowing you to enjoy a healthy treat tailored just for you!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries, finely ground
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (or vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, thawed and drained
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy) as needed
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1–2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- Fresh blueberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Grind freeze-dried blueberries into a fine powder using a blender.
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, blueberry powder, and optional chia seeds.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Gently fold in thawed frozen blueberries.
- Adjust consistency with milk if needed and roll mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- For the glaze, whisk together cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle over bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg