Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls that provide a sweet craving satisfaction along with a protein boost, perfect for a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- ¾ cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pink/red sprinkles or extra crushed strawberries (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the protein powder, oat flour, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and a pinch of salt.
- Add in the creamy ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Stir until smooth: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Scoop and Roll: Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Add some sparkle: Roll the balls in pink or red sprinkles or extra crushed strawberries if desired.
- Chill to firm up: Place the rolled balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Store for later enjoyment: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
These protein balls are versatile; feel free to swap freeze-dried strawberries for blueberries or raspberries. They can also be kept in the freezer for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg