Creamy Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Energy Balls: A Deliciously Nutritious Snack
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and antioxidant-rich blueberries in a protein-packed energy ball perfect for a quick, nourishing snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- If using chia seeds, soak in water for 10 minutes until gel-like.
- In a food processor, pulse dried blueberries and cashews into a coarse meal.
- Add protein powder, almond flour, cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and clumping.
- Fold in optional add-ins like chia, flaxseed, coconut, or nuts.
- Roll mixture into ping-pong sized balls. Wet hands if mixture is sticky.
- Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Avoid over-processing to prevent greasy texture. Room temperature cream cheese blends best. For added crunch, roll in crushed freeze-dried blueberries or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: blueberry, cheesecake, protein, energy balls, no-bake, healthy snack