Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable Version)

No-bake blueberry cheesecake bites with protein, combining creamy filling, fresh blueberries, and nutritious base.

# What You 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:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a silicone mini muffin mold for easy removal and cleanup.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until a uniform dough forms that holds together when pressed.
03 - Divide the base mixture into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange on the prepared baking sheet or in the muffin mold cavities.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or whisk until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
05 - Heat blueberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Mash gently with a fork while cooking to break down the berries. Continue heating until the mixture thickens into a compote consistency, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
06 - Flatten each base ball slightly to create a stable foundation. Top with a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then add a small swirl of the cooled blueberry compote on top.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up completely. Once set, they are ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but actually fuel you with real protein
  • The blueberry swirl makes them feel fancy without any actual effort
  • You can keep a batch in the fridge for when sugar cravings hit hard
02 -
  • The filling needs to be fully chilled before you try to assemble these or they'll slide right off
  • Room temperature cream cheese incorporates so much faster than cold straight from the fridge
  • If your dough feels too sticky, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly portioned bases and filling
  • Let the blueberry compote cool completely so it doesn't melt the cheesecake layer

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