Berry Cheesecake Protein Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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½ cup old-fashioned oats
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1 cup ground almonds
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2 scoops protein powder (vanilla flavor)
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¼ cup softened cream cheese
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¼ cup crushed strawberries (freeze-dried)
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2 tbsp natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
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1 tsp pure vanilla flavoring
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1–2 tbsp milk of your choice, as needed
# Steps to Follow:
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Put the old-fashioned oats, ground almonds, and vanilla protein powder in a big bowl and stir them together.
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Mix in your softened cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, sweetener, and vanilla flavoring. Keep mixing until everything comes together.
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The mixture might be too crumbly. If so, add milk bit by bit, just a tablespoon at a time, until you can shape it easily.
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Take small amounts of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch sized balls. Set them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
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Let them firm up in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. You can eat them right away or keep them in your fridge in a sealed container for up to a week.
# Additional Tips:
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Try using oat flour instead of almond for folks with nut allergies.
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Don't like dairy? Just use vegan cream cheese or some Greek yogurt.
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Want them to last longer? Pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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For a fancy treat, pour some melted dark chocolate on top.