Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)

Creamy blueberry cheesecake flavored bites packed with protein. Ready in 15 minutes, no baking needed.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour (30g)
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (60g)
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (30ml)
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

08 - 1/3 cup fresh or freeze-dried blueberries (50g)
09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest if using, being careful not to crush the berries.
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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They genuinely taste like blueberry cheesecake but pack 4 grams of protein per bite
  • The recipe takes fifteen minutes flat and requires zero cooking
  • You can keep them in your fridge for a whole week of emergency snacks
02 -
  • If your dough won't hold together, add milk one teaspoon at a time instead of drowning it in liquid
  • Protein powder brands vary wildly in absorbency, so trust your hands over the exact measurements
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized bites that chill at the same rate
  • Press a single blueberry into the top of each bite before chilling for a pretty finishing touch