Guilt-Free Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites | High-Protein

Guilt-Free Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites | High-Protein

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 18 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: High Protein, Vegetarian

Description

Description Delicious high-protein bites that taste like cheesecake with less sugar, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking; gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries, finely ground
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (or vegan alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries (thawed and drained)
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy), as needed
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for filling)
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy) (for filling, if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 – 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional, for filling)
  • Fresh blueberries (for garnish or optional mix-ins)
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Instructions

  1. Softening the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese reach room temperature for at least 1 hour or soften in the microwave on a low setting.
  2. Creaming the Foundation: Beat softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt for 2-3 minutes until silky and light.
  3. Incorporating Sweetness and Flavor: Add sweetener, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  4. Adding the Protein Power: Incorporate vanilla protein powder in 2-3 additions, mixing until thickened into a sticky dough. Adjust texture if needed with milk or oats.
  5. Preparing the Blueberries: Cook thawed blueberries with water and sweetener until they break down, then cool to make blueberry compote.
  6. Chilling the Protein Base: Refrigerate the cheesecake-protein mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Forming the Bites: Portion chilled mixture, roll into balls, and if sticky, chill further.
  8. Adding the Blueberry Swirl: Spoon blueberry compote into balls and seal, or create a marbled effect by mixing the compote in.
  9. Second Chill for Firmness: Refrigerate assembled bites for at least 1 hour to firm them up.
  10. Optional Coatings: Roll chilled bites in crushed graham cracker crumbs or coconut for extra appeal.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or frozen for 1-2 months.