Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, fresh strawberries, and cream cheese. Perfect as a healthy snack or post-workout boost, these no-bake treats combine the flavors of strawberry cheesecake with the benefits of protein and fiber.
- Author: lucas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Gather Ingredients and Tools: Collect all the ingredients along with mixing bowls and a spatula to make the preparation smooth and organized.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder thoroughly, ensuring an even base for the balls.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter and honey or maple syrup to the dry mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly moistened.
- Fold in Cream Cheese and Strawberries: Gently fold the softened cream cheese and chopped fresh strawberries into the mixture, being careful not to crush the berries to keep the texture intact.
- Shape Into Balls: Use your hands to form the mixture into bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter for easy snacking.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to mix evenly without clumps.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add unsweetened coconut flakes for extra texture and flavor, or omit if preferred.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best taste and natural sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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