Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites Recipe
These Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites are a delightful and nutritious treat, perfect for snacking or a quick energy boost. Packed with protein and bursting with blueberry flavor, these bites are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
- 1 cup
Cream Cheese:
- ½ cup, softened (Can substitute with plant-based cream cheese if dairy-free)
Greek Yogurt:
- 1 cup, plain
Protein Powder:
- ½ cup, vanilla flavor recommended
Fresh Blueberries:
- ½ cup, gently folded into the mixture
Honey or Maple Syrup:
- 2 tablespoons, adjust according to sweetness preference
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
Salt:
- a pinch
Instructions
- Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to mash them too much.
- Using your hands, scoop a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 to 60 minutes to allow the bites to firm up.
- Serving: Once chilled and set, your blueberry cheesecake protein bites are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
