Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable)

Creamy blueberry cheesecake flavored bites packed with protein for a healthy snack

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

03 - 1/4 cup almond flour

04 - Pinch of salt

05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

08 - 1/3 cup fresh or freeze-dried blueberries

09 - Zest of 1 lemon

01 - In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

02 - Add softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms.

03 - Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the dough into 12 evenly-sized bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.

05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.

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Satisfies cheesecake cravings in two bites without turning on the oven
Protein powder actually shines here instead of tasting like chalky disappointment

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If your dough is crumbly and wont hold together, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it behaves
Freeze-dried blueberries rehydrate slightly and create chewy pockets while fresh ones burst into little jam pockets

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Let your cream cheese sit out for 30 minutes before starting, it makes the difference between smooth dough and weird lumpy bits
Wet your hands slightly before rolling to keep the dough from sticking to your palms