Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack combining the flavors of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries with the added benefit of protein powder. These no-bake bites are easy to make, perfect for on-the-go energy, and require minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture appears too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time and continue mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and holds together well.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, pressing firmly to ensure each holds its shape.
- Chill: Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to set.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make it vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the milk quantity to get the desired consistency for rolling.
- For extra texture, add finely chopped nuts or seeds if desired.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage and thaw before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake protein balls, no-bake protein balls, healthy snack, protein snack, strawberry protein balls
