Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack combining the flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy reduced-fat cream cheese with the wholesome goodness of oats and protein powder. They are easy to prepare, require no cooking, and make a perfect on-the-go treat for breakfast or dessert lovers looking for a healthy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Flavor & Texture Add-Ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients in a large mixing bowl to prepare for combining.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) into the dry mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in Strawberries and Cream Cheese: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and softened reduced-fat cream cheese, making sure they are well incorporated without overmixing.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter for easy snacking portion sizes.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Use fresh strawberries that are firm and ripe for the best flavor and texture.
- The coconut flakes are optional but add a nice texture and flavor contrast.
- Store these protein balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These protein balls can be frozen and thawed before serving as a quick snack option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein balls, strawberry cheesecake, healthy snack, no bake, almond butter, cream cheese, protein powder, low fat snack
