No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites are a quick, healthy snack that combines the tartness of lemon zest with the sweet juiciness of dried blueberries, packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a nutritious on-the-go bite, they require no oven and come together in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, dried blueberries, lemon zest, cinnamon, chia seeds, and shredded coconut until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients and bind: Stir in the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed.
- Form protein bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, ensuring they are compact and uniform.
- Chill to set: Place the protein bites on a tray or plate and chill them in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to help them firm up and maintain their shape.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer the chilled bites to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated and enjoy as a healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make it vegan.
- Add more almond butter if the mixture is too dry and crumbly to roll.
- These bites keep well refrigerated for up to one week or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Optional cinnamon adds an additional warm flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you need the bites to be gluten-free.
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