Description
These bites are like little drops of cheesecake heaven—without the guilt. Creamy, bursting with blueberry flavor, and powered by protein, they’re the perfect treat when you want something sweet and nourishing. Easy to prep, fun to glaze, and even better to eat!
Ingredients
For the Bites:
1 cup rolled oats (GF if needed)
½ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ cup freeze-dried blueberries, finely ground
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
¼ cup cream cheese (softened, or vegan alternative)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
1 tbsp chia or flax seeds (optional)
¼ cup frozen blueberries (thawed & drained)
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for texture)
For the Glaze:
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp powdered sugar (optional)
Topping:
Fresh blueberries
Instructions
Make the Dough: In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, freeze-dried blueberries, applesauce, cream cheese, honey, and seeds. Fold in thawed blueberries. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time to reach a dough-like consistency.
Roll Into Bites: Form into 1-inch balls and place on a lined tray.
Mix Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle & Top: Drizzle bites with glaze and top each with a fresh blueberry.
Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: ~90
- Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 5g