These Protein Bites are a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert or snack that combines a luscious vanilla infused cream cheese filling with a smooth chocolate coating.

These are one of my top go-to snacks whenever I am looking for an instant boost of energy or even when I just want to treat myself and my loved ones with a sweet dessert made healthy.

Creamy and delicious, these protein bites have a delightful combination of vanilla, cream cheese and chocolate that will wake up all your sleeping taste buds. Hidden inside is even more chocolate in the form of chocolate chips. Oh my….YUM!

They are easy to make and ready in no time and are packed with protein. I’m a sucker for the creamy and sweet taste of these healthy cheesecake protein bites, and I think they make the perfect bite-sized dessert.

This is one of those ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ kinda treats! That creamy filling can be so addicting…

If you are looking for the ultimate snack bite recipe, then look no further. I promise you these are the best damn protein bites you will ever taste.

Bold claim I know!

But these small but mighty bites are truly a minimum fuss dessert. They hit at only 8 ingredients! And the entire process goes like this: stir, shape, chill, coat, chill, done!

The flavour and richness are wild. So, SO good. I have the bites all waiting in a container in the freezer, and I just set one (or two or three) out to thaw a bit while cleaning up after dinner. Perfect sweet relief at the end of a busy day.

They are super easy to make (three cheers for no-bake treats!) and crammed with the perfect balance of tart-sweet-vanilla-y flavour. I am quite certain this will be my new go-to item for pot lucks or family gatherings.

I love a good yummy something and it’s become a tradition that I make something for the weekend, almost every weekend. It’s just a nice way to reward yourself I think, and keep the sugar-intake at a minimum.

Basically, I’ve learned that sugar cravings are not all that cute – you just can’t have it all… and the more disciplined you become with your sweet tooth cravings – the healthier you are.

But, but wait! What if this said dessert is incredibly um… Good-for-you! Like for reals! No sugar added, healthy ingredients, amazing taste, completely guilt-free!? Do all my rules and all my discipline for craving sugar go out the window? Ha! They kind of do!!!

Because these chocolate protein bites are crazy amazing you can feel good about eating one or two of them, even for breakfast and not feel one piece of guilt about it! 😊

Just trust me on this… this no-bake recipe for a dessert is so delicious I think you should just make a double batch and call it a day!

Vanilla Cheesecake Protein Bites

These Vanilla Cheesecake Protein Bites are a delight. Creamy cheesecake vanilla filling studded with chocolate chips and coated in melted chocolate...these delicious protein snacks are to die for!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein snack balls, vanilla cheesecake protein balls, vanilla cheesecake protein bites, vanilla cheesecake protein snacks

Servings 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup protein or collagen powder – unflavoured or vanilla
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these protein balls to allow coconut cream to separate.

  When you are ready to make the protein balls, open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Combine the cream cheese, coconut cream, coconut flour, protein powder, honey and vanilla extract in medium sized bowl and mix with a spatula until well combined, smooth and creamy.

  Lastly fold in chocolate chips gently until combined and mixed through the cream cheese. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla extract if you think it needs it.

  Roll the batter into 18-20 tablespoon sized balls (more or less depending on your preferred size) and place on a parchment lined tray. Place in the freezer for 1 hour to set.

   

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in medium dish and microwave at 50% power with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

   Remove the bites from the freezer and after checking they are firm and set, skewer each bite and roll in the melted chocolate or use a fork to hold each bite and spoon over the melted chocolate then place back on the parchment lined tray.

  If you have chocolate left over simply drizzle it over the bites or dip twice for extra coating.

  Place bites back into the freezer for 1-2 hours.

  Store up to 1 week in fridge or up to 3 months in freezer. If frozen, remove from freezer for 10 minutes before eating to allow them to soften.

   

   

Print Recipe

If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites