🕒 Prep Time
- 10 minutes
❄ Chill Time
- 30–45 minutes
🍽 Yield
- About 12–15 protein bites
🧾 Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
Fruit & Flavor
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
(if frozen, thaw and pat dry) - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Sweetener (Optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
(adjust to taste)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- Lemon zest (½ teaspoon) for brightness
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Blueberries
- Lightly mash blueberries with a fork
- Leave some pieces chunky for texture
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine:
- Greek yogurt
- Protein powder
- Honey or maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Stir until smooth and thick
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- Fold in oats, cinnamon, and any optional seeds
- Add mashed blueberries and gently stir
Mixture should be thick and scoopable.
If too wet, add more oats.
If too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons yogurt.
4. Chill the Mixture
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes
- This helps the bites hold their shape
5. Form the Bites
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon per bite
- Roll into balls using clean hands
- Place on a parchment-lined tray
6. Final Chill
- Refrigerate another 10–15 minutes until firm
🥣 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- Keeps fresh for 4–5 days
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month
⭐ Nutrition Estimate (Per Bite)
- Calories: ~70–90
- Protein: ~5–7g
- Carbs: ~8–10g
- Fat: ~1–3g
(Varies by protein powder and sweetener used)
🔄 Variations
- No-bake cheesecake style: Add 1–2 tablespoons cream cheese
- Higher protein: Use protein oats or add extra protein powder
- Chocolate blueberry: Add mini dark chocolate chips
- Dairy-free: Use plant-based yogurt and protein powder