Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack combining the wholesome goodness of oats, almond flour, and protein powder with the sweet tang of freeze-dried strawberries and creamy cheese. Perfectly portioned for on-the-go energy, they offer a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness with no baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
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, thoroughly combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a sticky dough.
- Adjust consistency: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, slowly add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing between additions until the dough reaches a smooth, malleable consistency suitable for shaping.
- Form balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, pressing firmly to ensure they hold their shape and don’t crumble.
- Chill and set: Place the formed protein balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps them firm up and enhances flavor before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and honey with maple syrup.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without moisture, critical for the right texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can customize the protein powder flavor or use plain with added vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry, Cheesecake, Protein Balls, Healthy Snack, No Bake, High Protein
