Description
These no-bake energy bites combine creamy cottage cheese and cream cheese with fresh blueberries and oats for a protein-packed, low-sugar snack that tastes like cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120g)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (55g)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (75g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Pour the smooth cottage cheese into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients together with a spoon or spatula until well combined and creamy.
- Add the rolled oats and fresh blueberries to the bowl.
- Stir gently but thoroughly until the oats are evenly distributed, being careful not to crush the blueberries.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the oats to soften.
- Remove the mixture from the fridge. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Place the bites on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the rolled bites for another 15 minutes to firm them up before serving or storing.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes to prevent stickiness. If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain them completely. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with blended silken tofu and cream cheese with cashew cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 1 in
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake, energy bites, no-bake, healthy snack, protein snack, meal prep, gluten-free option, dairy-free option