Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
Delicious and nutritious protein balls that capture the flavor of strawberry cheesecake in a convenient snack form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl. In this bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, softened cream cheese, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly until you form a dough-like consistency.
- Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries along with the chia seeds if using.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch bite-sized balls.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy your protein balls as a snack or post-workout treat.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is well-softened for smooth mixing. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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