Blueberry Protein Cheesecake Bites (Printable Version)

Smooth no-bake berry treats packed with good-for-you stuff for a nutritious snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned, get gluten-free ones if needed)

02 - 1/2 cup protein powder with vanilla flavor (pick whey, plant-based, or casein)

03 - 1/4 cup ground up freeze-dried blueberries

04 - 1/4 cup plain applesauce (or smooshed banana works too)

05 - 1/4 cup softened cream cheese (or a vegan option if you want)

06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (make it as sweet as you like)

07 - 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds (skip if you don't have any)

08 - 1/4 cup blueberries from the freezer (thawed and excess water squeezed out)

09 - 1–2 tablespoons any milk you prefer, just enough to mix

10 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature

11 - 1–2 tablespoons any type of milk

12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

13 - 1–2 teaspoons powdered sugar (leave it out if you want)

14 - Handful of fresh blueberries

01 - Turn your freeze-dried blueberries into powder using your blender or food processor.

02 - Dump your oats, protein powder, blueberry powder, and seeds into a bowl.

03 - In a separate bowl, mix together your applesauce or banana, cream cheese, and your chosen sweetener.

04 - Pour your wet mixture into the dry bowl and stir until mixed.

05 - Carefully stir in your thawed blueberries without crushing them too much.

06 - If it feels too stiff, splash in a bit of milk until you can roll it easily.

07 - Make small balls with the mixture and put them on a plate lined with parchment.

08 - Mix the soft cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and sugar until it's nice and smooth.

09 - Stick the bites in your fridge for at least half an hour to get firm.

10 - Pour your glaze over the chilled bites and stick fresh blueberries on top.

11 - Pop them back in the fridge for about 10 minutes if you want the glaze to harden.

12 - Keep them cold and munch on them whenever you need a tasty, healthy snack!

01 - Vanilla protein powder really brings out that cheesecake taste you're looking for.

02 - Using freeze-dried blueberries gives you bright color and strong flavor without making things wet.

03 - Make sure to drain those frozen blueberries well or your bites will turn mushy.

04 - Want it sweeter or less sweet? Just play with how much honey or syrup you add.

05 - They'll stay good in the fridge for 5 days in a sealed container, or freeze them for up to 2 months.