No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Protein Bites
These no-bake chocolate chip cheesecake protein bites are a delicious, high-protein snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping you energized. Perfect for a quick treat or post-workout fuel.
- Author: Elisa Keebler
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes + chill time
- Yield: 10-12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour, optional for texture)
- Pinch of salt
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the honey or maple syrup if using, and stir until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the protein powder and almond flour until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and a pinch of salt.
- Use your hands or a cookie scoop to form bite-sized balls.
- Place the bites on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor with flavored protein powders.
- Swap chocolate chips for dried fruits or nuts for variation.
- Use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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