Description
🍓 Enjoy these no-bake energy bites that offer a burst of strawberry flavor and a healthy protein boost with every bite.
💪 Perfect as a post-workout treat or a guilt-free dessert, these bites are delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or preferred flavor)
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of muffin liners.
2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, egg, sugar-free maple syrup, thawed strawberries, and baking powder.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the filling over the prepared crusts in the muffin liners.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 38-41 minutes.
6. While baking, prepare the strawberry topping by heating additional frozen strawberries until sauce-like consistency.
7. Once muffins are baked, let them cool slightly before adding strawberry topping.
8. Refrigerate overnight to firm them up.
9. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
🍽️ To vary the crust, use crushed biscoff biscuits or gluten-free graham crackers to suit preferences.
🧁 For a unique flavor, experiment with protein powder flavors like vanilla or chocolate.
🌿 Enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh berries or mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 7 hours
- Cook Time: 38-41 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 142
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 10g