Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Print version)
Creamy cheesecake bites with blueberries and protein for a nutritious and tasty snack option.
# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut flour
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
07 - 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder
10 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blueberry Swirl
13 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
# How to make it:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a silicone mini muffin mold for assembly.
02 - Combine almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Divide the base mixture into 16 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Arrange on the prepared tray.
04 - Beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Heat blueberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, mashing gently with a spoon. Cook until a thick compote forms, then allow to cool completely.
06 - Flatten each base ball slightly with your palm. Top with a spoonful of cheesecake mixture, then add a small swirl of blueberry compote on top.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The texture fools everyone into thinking theyre eating real cheesecake
- Each bite packs protein so you never have to choose between healthy and happy
02 -
- The filling needs to be completely smooth before you start assembling or the texture will feel grainy
- Cool the blueberry compote first otherwise it melts the cream cheese filling and makes a mess
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the bases evenly so they all look uniform
- Freeze the finished bites on a tray first before transferring to a bag for long term storage