No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites are a refreshing and nutritious snack, combining the natural sweetness of blueberries with the bright zing of lemon zest. Packed with oats and protein powder, they provide a perfect energy boost without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla flavor recommended)
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2–3 tbsp water or almond milk (as needed for binding)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, protein powder, and lemon zest. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Add sweetener and liquid: Mix in the honey or maple syrup followed by 2 tablespoons of water or almond milk. Stir the mixture closely to ensure it starts to hold together. Add more liquid if it feels too dry.
- Incorporate blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them too much to keep some texture.
- Form bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill and set: Place the protein bites on a lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use vanilla or unflavored protein powder for best taste.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen and thawed berries can be used if drained well.
- If mixture is too crumbly, add small amounts of liquid until it holds together.
- Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bites make a perfect pre- or post-workout snack.
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