Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a healthy, no-bake snack packed with protein, naturally sweetened, and bursting with creamy cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 oz softened cream cheese (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into a fine powder)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chia seeds or mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese and measure out all ingredients. Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- In a food processor, combine the oats, almond flour, protein powder, cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until a dough forms. It should stick together when pressed but not be overly sticky.
- If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it comes together. If it’s too sticky, add a bit more almond flour.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll between your palms to form balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For extra strawberry flavor, roll the balls in crushed freeze-dried strawberries before chilling. Chilling is essential for the protein balls to hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, Protein Balls, Healthy Snack, No-Bake, Gluten-Free