Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a no-bake, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for a quick energy boost. Made with vanilla protein powder, oat flour, cream cheese, and freeze-dried strawberries, they capture the sweet and tangy flavor of strawberry cheesecake in a convenient, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- ¾ cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Optional Coating
- Pink/red sprinkles or extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended.
- Add wet ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup.
- Mix well: Stir all ingredients together until a thick, dough-like mixture forms. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
- Roll into balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll it between your hands to form bite-sized balls.
- Optional coating: Roll the balls in pink or red sprinkles or additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a decorative and flavorful coating.
- Chill: Place the protein balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and allow flavors to meld.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled as a nutritious snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use oat flour or finely ground oats if oat flour is unavailable.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Add milk sparingly to achieve the perfect dough consistency.
- These protein balls are best served chilled for optimal texture.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to mix easily.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add a concentrated flavor without moisture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake protein balls, no-bake protein balls, healthy snacks, protein snack, strawberry snacks, low-fat protein balls, easy no-bake recipe
