Description
Delicious and healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls made with a blend of oats, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and cream cheese, flavored with freeze-dried strawberries and natural sweeteners. Perfect as a quick snack or post-workout bite, these no-bake protein balls offer a creamy, fruity, and satisfying treat.
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, stir together rolled oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder until evenly mixed.
- 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 all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing each addition, until the mixture becomes smooth and moldable.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, pressing firmly to ensure they hold their shape well.
- Chill: Place the formed protein balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without extra moisture; substitute with finely chopped fresh strawberries but reduce milk accordingly.
- Use honey or maple syrup based on dietary preferences or availability.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and protein powder, and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust the milk quantity carefully to avoid overly wet mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry protein balls, no-bake protein balls, cheesecake protein balls, healthy snack, protein snack, easy protein balls, almond flour snacks
