Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls, a perfect no-bake snack that marries the creamy essence of cheesecake with the wholesome goodness of protein-rich ingredients. These energy bites are an ideal choice for busy individuals, athletes, or anyone looking for a nutritious treat. Made with rolled oats, creamy cheese, and freeze-dried strawberries, they deliver a burst of flavor in every bite while being gluten-free and naturally sweetened. Enjoy them as a quick snack during your hectic day, a post-workout boost, or even as a satisfying dessert. With minimal prep time and versatile ingredient options, these protein balls make healthy eating easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese and crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- In a food processor, combine oats, almond flour, protein powder, cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey, and vanilla. Blend until a cohesive dough forms.
- Adjust consistency if needed by adding water or more almond flour.
- Use a cookie scoop to form balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate on parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg