High Protein Recipes

Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Balls

Quick Description

These creamy blueberry protein bites taste like cheesecake dough rolled into snack-sized balls. Made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and real blueberries, they’re sweet, tangy, and packed with muscle-fueling protein.

Perfect for:
• Post-workout snack
• Sweet craving fix
• Meal prep dessert
• High-protein fat-loss plan

Servings & Timing

  • Makes: 14–16 balls
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving size: 2 balls


🛒 Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (thick)
  • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey or casein protein powder
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered monk fruit or erythritol
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of ½ lemon (optional but recommended)

Blueberry Mix

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional for texture & fiber)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 tbsp white chocolate chips (sugar-free)
  • 1 tbsp crushed freeze-dried blueberries
  • 1 tbsp collagen powder (extra protein boost)

👩‍🍳 Step-By-Step Instructions


1️⃣ Blend the Base

Blend until completely smooth:

  • Cottage cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Sweetener
  • Vanilla

You want zero lumps.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl combine:

  • Protein powder
  • Almond flour
  • Chia seeds (if using)

3️⃣ Combine

Pour blended mixture into dry ingredients.
Fold until thick dough forms.

Gently fold in chopped blueberries.

If mixture is too soft → chill 10 minutes.
If too dry → add 1 tbsp yogurt.


4️⃣ Roll

Scoop 1 tbsp portions and roll into balls.

Place on parchment-lined plate.


5️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.

They become cheesecake-like and slightly dense.

Nutrition (Per Ball – 16 balls)

Approximate:

  • Calories: 85
  • Protein: 6–7g
  • Carbs: 4–5g
  • Fat: 4g

Per 2-ball serving:

  • 170 calories
  • 13–14g protein

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