Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the flavors of cheesecake with the goodness of protein-packed ingredients, making them a perfect on-the-go treat.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
1 cup
Cream Cheese (softened):
4 oz
Freeze-Dried Strawberries (crushed):
1/2 cup
Vanilla Protein Powder:
1/4 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup:
2 tablespoons
Almond Flour:
1/4 cup
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Optional: Chia Seeds or Mini White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Soften the cream cheese and crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, blend oats, almond flour, protein powder, cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- Adjust Consistency: If needed, adjust the dough by adding water or almond flour to reach desired consistency.
- Form Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls for 30 minutes to set.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can customize these protein balls by rolling them in shredded coconut or cocoa powder for added flavor.
- Feel free to mix in other ingredients like chopped nuts or dried fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake protein balls, protein snack, energy balls, no-bake dessert
