Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable Version)
Creamy blueberry bites packed with protein for a satisfying healthy snack
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Protein
01 - 1 cup (225 g) light cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/2 cup (45 g) vanilla whey protein powder
→ Fruit
04 - 3/4 cup (100 g) fresh blueberries
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
→ Sweetener
06 - 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
07 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Base/Coating
08 - 1/2 cup (50 g) almond flour
09 - 1/4 cup (20 g) unsweetened shredded coconut, optional for rolling
# How to Make It:
01 - Beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt together in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until thoroughly combined.
03 - Gently fold in fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout mixture.
04 - Stir in almond flour until mixture begins to firm. If too soft to handle, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
05 - Portion mixture using a small cookie scoop or spoon, then roll into 1-inch balls.
06 - Roll each bite in shredded coconut for extra texture, if desired.
07 - Arrange bites on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They satisfy that cheesecake craving without the guilt or hours of baking time
- The protein keeps you full while still feeling like youre eating dessert
02 -
- If the mixture feels impossibly sticky, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling
- These taste significantly better after theyve had time to set, so dont rush the chilling step
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix much more smoothly, so plan ahead
- A small cookie scoop gives you uniform sizes and less sticky hands