Description
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that combines the flavors of blueberry and cheesecake in a convenient bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or cheesecake flavor)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and dried blueberries.
- Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), cream cheese, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and a dough forms.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- For a vegan option, use a plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- These bites can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg