Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls, the perfect no-bake snack to satisfy your sweet cravings while fueling your body. Bursting with the creamy goodness of cheesecake and the natural sweetness of strawberries, these protein-packed bites are an ideal choice for a quick post-workout treat or a nutritious afternoon snack. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up these energy balls in just a few simple steps, making them convenient for busy lifestyles. Plus, they are gluten-free and can be easily stored in your fridge or freezer for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese by softening it at room temperature. Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a food processor, combine rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, softened cream cheese, crushed strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Adjust consistency as needed by adding water or more almond flour.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Place protein balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg