Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Print)

Creamy cheesecake flavored bites with blueberries and protein boost for healthy snacking.

# 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 It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a silicone mini muffin mold for easy portioning and cleanup.
02 - Combine almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until a uniform dough forms.
03 - Divide the base mixture into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Heat blueberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, mashing gently, until a thick compote forms. Allow to cool completely.
06 - Flatten each base ball slightly, top with a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then add a small swirl of blueberry compote.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 1 hour to set completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy those intense cheesecake cravings without the heavy post-slice guilt
  • Each bite packs 4 grams of protein, making them actually substantial snacks
  • The blueberry swirl cuts through the creaminess in the most gorgeous way
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese creates lumpy filling that never quite smooths out, no matter how long you mix it
  • The blueberry compote must cool completely before swirling or it melts the cheesecake filling into a mess
  • These actually taste better after sitting overnight, so make them a day ahead if possible
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly portioned base balls every single time
  • If your filling feels too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream to reach the right consistency

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