Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)
Creamy, protein-filled blueberry cheesecake bites made with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla protein powder. A healthy snack perfect for anytime.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Protein
01 - 1 cup light cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
→ Fruit
04 - 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Sweetener
06 - 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Base & Coating
08 - 1/2 cup almond flour
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
# Step-by-step:
01 - Beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt together in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Stir in the almond flour until the mixture begins to firm up. If too soft to handle, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
05 - Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
06 - Roll each bite in shredded coconut for extra texture, if desired.
07 - Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like cheesecake but happen to be packed with protein and actually good for you
- The blueberry burst against that creamy base is the kind of combination that makes you pause mid bite
02 -
- The chilling time is non negotiable—they need it to set properly or they'll be too soft to handle
- Some protein powders absorb more liquid than others so trust your hands on the texture and adjust the almond flour accordingly
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for consistently sized bites that look professional and uniform
- Zest your lemon before cutting it to get all those fragrant oils without any bitter pith