Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)
Creamy blueberry cheesecake bites packed with protein for a quick healthy snack.
# 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
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/3 cup fresh or freeze-dried blueberries
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, and salt.
02 - Add softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest.
04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the dough into 12 bite-sized balls.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They satisfy that creamy cheesecake craving in about two bites
- You can make them faster than it takes to preheat an oven
- They actually keep you full thanks to the protein
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- If the dough crumbles when you try to roll it, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it cooperates
- These taste significantly better after they've been chilled for a few hours or overnight
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- Wetting your hands between rolling every few bites keeps the dough from sticking to your palms
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform sizing so they chill at the same rate