Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls, a nutritious and satisfying no-bake snack that’s perfect for any time of day. These protein-packed bites are bursting with creamy cheesecake flavor, making them an ideal choice for a quick pick-me-up, post-workout recovery, or a healthy treat at gatherings. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, freeze-dried strawberries, and creamy cheese, they are naturally sweetened to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. Plus, they come together in just 15 minutes—no oven required! Customize them with optional add-ins like chia seeds or mini white chocolate chips for added fun and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 oz softened cream cheese (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into a fine powder)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chia seeds or mini white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Start by softening the cream cheese. Measure out all your ingredients. Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- In a food processor, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, softened cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until it forms a dough that sticks together when pressed but isn’t overly sticky.
- If the dough feels too dry, add water or milk one teaspoon at a time until it comes together. If it's too sticky, sprinkle in more almond flour until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll each portion between your palms to form balls that are about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the formed protein balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to set properly.
- Transfer your chilled strawberry cheesecake protein balls to an airtight container. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, try adding lemon zest or coconut flakes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.