Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites Recipe
These easy, no-bake Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites are creamy, tangy, and packed with protein. They taste like mini cheesecake desserts but are healthy enough for a snack and come together in just 15 minutes. Made with cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and fresh or frozen blueberries, they’re a perfect grab-and-go treat with a cheesecake-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour (or oat flour as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup (75g) blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure preferred)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese into a blender or mini food processor and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. This creates a creamy, thick yogurt-like consistency essential for the cheesecake texture.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is creamy and glossy, resembling cheesecake batter.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add in the vanilla protein powder, almond flour, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir with a spatula until the mixture is thick and dough-like. Adjust texture by adding extra almond flour if too soft or a splash of milk/water if too dry.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, working quickly if using frozen berries to prevent excessive bleeding. Folding gently keeps the berries intact and gives a marbled look without turning the dough fully blue.
- Shape the Bites: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out roughly 1-inch balls (about a tablespoon each). Roll them gently between damp hands to prevent sticking, then place them on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Chill the Bites: Refrigerate the bites for at least 10 minutes to firm up. For best results, chill overnight. This step helps the bites hold their shape and develop a denser consistency similar to cheesecake.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese for the smoothest texture; skipping this will produce curdier bites.
- If the mixture is sticky, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping to make handling easier.
- Adjust sweetness and lemon zest to taste before shaping.
- Store in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days to avoid sticking.
- Freeze bites on a tray before transferring to a zip-top bag; lasts up to 2 months.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based cottage cheese and protein powder, and substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Rolling hands damp prevents sticky mess and small crumbles.
- Optional additions: drizzle with melted chocolate, roll in crushed graham crackers, or add nuts/seeds for texture.
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