Description
These Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delightful and healthy snack option. Packed with protein and bursting with blueberry flavor, these no-bake treats are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Protein Balls:
- 1/2 cup protein powder*
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar of choice**
- 4 Tbsp cream cheese, dairy or dairy-free
- 1/4 cup blueberry puree***
Instructions
- Mash blueberries or puree in a small blender. This will be the base of your blueberry flavor.
- Mix protein powder, coconut flour, blueberry puree, and cream cheese together, using your hands to knead and get the dough to come together. Make sure the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Give it a quick taste and add sugar (if desired). Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Add more coconut flour if the dough is too soft, or add a teaspoon or more of puree, water, or almond milk if the dough is too thick. The dough should be easy to work with but not too sticky.
- Roll the batter into tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. This will help the balls hold their shape.
Notes
- *I used a plant-based protein powder. A light-colored protein powder such as unflavored or vanilla protein powder is recommended when making this recipe.
- **For the low-carb option reflected in the nutrition facts, use a sugar-free substitute such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder (but be sure to convert the amount of stevia according to package directions).
- ***For the best color, add a splash of lemon juice to the blueberries when mashing or pureeing! The acidity of the lemon juice helps keep these blueberries vibrant and purple in color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
