Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a no-bake, deliciously creamy and fruity snack packed with protein and wholesome ingredients. Featuring the perfect blend of tangy strawberries and smooth cheesecake flavor, these easy-to-make protein balls provide a guilt-free and energizing treat that’s perfect for on-the-go snacking, post-workout refueling, or anytime you crave a sweet, nutritious bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/3 cup dried strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather rolled oats, protein powder, dried strawberries, cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Chop the dried strawberries finely to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and chopped dried strawberries. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese or Greek yogurt with almond or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring continuously. If the dough is too dry, add a little extra nut butter or a splash of milk; if it’s too sticky, add more oats. Once the mixture holds together well, form tablespoon-sized balls with your hands.
- Chill and Set: Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture and intensify the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use no-sugar-added dried strawberries for the purest fruit flavor.
- Chop dried strawberries finely for better flavor distribution and texture.
- Adjust sweetness to taste before forming the balls by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Chilling before serving helps meld flavors and improves the bite.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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