Description

These Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are a delicious, nutritious snack made with gluten-free oats, cashew nuts, and freeze-dried strawberries. They combine creamy cream cheese and vanilla with natural sweetness from maple syrup and strawberries, resulting in bite-sized treats that are perfect for on-the-go energy or a guilt-free dessert. With no baking required, these cheesecake bites are quick and easy to prepare and can be stored in the freezer for convenient snacking.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 1/2 cup gluten free oats (or regular)
3/4 cup cashew nuts (raw, unsalted)
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup collagen powder (~30 grams; or more-see recipe notes)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Filling and Flavor

1 3/4 cup freeze dried strawberries (divided)
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Process dry ingredients: Add the oats, cashew nuts, shredded coconut, collagen powder, and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds or until the mixture reaches a fine powder consistency.
Add wet ingredients: To the processed dry mixture, add the chopped fresh strawberries, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pulse again for another 30 seconds until the mixture resembles a thick, sticky dough.
Incorporate freeze-dried strawberries: Add 3/4 cup of the freeze-dried strawberries to the mixture and process briefly just until combined. The dough will become sticky at this point.
Shape the bites: Lay parchment paper on a tray. Moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking, then shape the dough into approximately 14 small energy bites.
Prepare strawberry powder coating: Spread the remaining 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries onto a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with another parchment paper sheet and use a rolling pin to crush the strawberries into a fine powder.
Coat the bites: Roll each energy bite in the strawberry powder until fully coated. Place them back onto parchment paper.
Freeze to set: Put the coated cheesecake bites in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
Storage: Keep the cheesecake bites stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month for best freshness.

Notes

You can substitute regular oats if gluten-free is not required.
Collagen powder is optional but adds protein and texture — adjust quantity to your preference.
Freezing helps the bites harden and maintain their shape, making them easier to handle.
Use moistened hands when shaping to prevent sticking and to help form neat bites.
These bites are perfect for a quick energy boost, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert alternative.
Store in the freezer to preserve freshness and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry cheesecake bites, healthy snack, no bake dessert, gluten free snacks, energy bites, healthy cheesecake, freeze dried strawberries, cashew oat bites