Name: Ricotta Poundcake Birthday Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup / 180 g part-skim ricotta cheese; Cheesecloth; ¼ cup / 20 g unsweetened shredded coconut; 2-3 all-natural food coloring; 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp. coconut sugar; ¼ tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)

If you’ve got a special occasion coming up and not a lot of time on your hands, we’ve got your back with these Ricotta Poundcake Birthday Bites!

These festive little balls of deliciousness only take 10 minutes to prep and an hour in the fridge to chill.

Vanilla Shakeology and ricotta cheese provide that rich, creamy pound cake flavor, with lemon zest for a zingy kick.

For celebratory flair, we rolled these bites in shredded coconut dyed in various colors; you can use as many (or as few!) colors as you desire — it’s your party!

Pro tip: To make your bites look extra fancy, divide the coconut by the number of food colorings you have and only do one color per bag.

4.34 from 6 votes

Ricotta Poundcake Birthday Bites

These birthday bites taste just like poundcake! Perfect for a party or any special occasion.

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword Vanilla Shakeology

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings 12 servings, 1 bite each

Calories 45 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

¾ cup / 180 g part-skim ricotta cheese
Cheesecloth
¼ cup / 20 g unsweetened shredded coconut
2-3 all-natural food coloring
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. coconut sugar
¼ tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)

Instructions

Place ricotta cheese in cheesecloth; squeeze to release excess moisture. Set aside.
Place coconut in a small resealable bag (or small bowl); add food coloring. Seal bag and shake until coconut is uniformly colored; pour onto a small plate. Set aside.
Add Shakeology, ricotta cheese, extract, sugar, and lemon peel to a separate small mixing bowl; mix until well combined.
Using clean hands, roll Shakeology mixture into 12 equal balls. Roll each ball in the coconut mixture; place on a plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Recipe Notes

Vegetarian (VG)

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*

The estimated nutritional information for this recipe is based on the U.S. vegan formulation of 0g Added Sugar Shakeology. Nutrition information may vary in other markets.*

*Total Sugars: 1 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Added Sugars from Shakeology: 0 g

Nutrition Facts

Ricotta Poundcake Birthday Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 bite)

Calories 45 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 43mg2%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Original Shakeology Formula

Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 46
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Sodium: 28 mg
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Total Sugars: 1 g
Added Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 3 g

Container Equivalents
½ Orange

2B Mindset Plate It!
Enjoy 3 servings (3 bites) as an FFC.