Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls, a perfect no-bake snack that blends creamy cheesecake flavor with the fresh essence of strawberries. These protein-packed bites are ideal for quick energy boosts or satisfying sweet cravings without the guilt. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are easy to prepare and can be customized with various mix-ins, ensuring every bite is delightful. Whether you enjoy them on-the-go, with fresh berries, or paired with yogurt, these protein balls make a nutritious addition to your snack repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (powdered)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by softening cream cheese and crushing freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- In a food processor, blend oats, almond flour, protein powder, cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- If needed, adjust consistency by adding water for dryness or almond flour for stickiness.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion and roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg