Description
A delicious and energizing snack made with protein-rich ingredients and bursting with blueberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for the glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for the glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
- 1–2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional, for the glaze)
- Fresh blueberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Freeze-Dried Blueberries – Grind freeze-dried blueberries into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, combine oats, protein powder, freeze-dried blueberry powder, and chia or flax seeds.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk applesauce (or mashed banana), cream cheese, and honey or maple syrup.
- Combine & Mix – Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in Blueberries – Gently fold in the thawed and drained frozen blueberries.
- Adjust Consistency – If the mixture is too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until rollable.
- Roll Into Bites – Form into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Prepare the Glaze – Whisk softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Chill the Bites – Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Drizzle & Decorate – Drizzle with glaze and top with fresh blueberries.
- Chill Again (Optional) – Refrigerate for 10 more minutes for the glaze to set.
- Serve & Enjoy – Keep them chilled and enjoy as a healthy snack!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make sure to drain the frozen blueberries well to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg