Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls Recipe
These Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with fresh strawberries and a protein-packed base of oats and almond butter. Perfect as a healthy snack or post-workout bite, these no-bake balls are easy to make, naturally sweetened, and full of flavor.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- 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
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Gather Ingredients and Tools: Collect all ingredients along with mixing bowls and a spatula to prepare for mixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder until evenly combined, forming the base of the mixture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup), mixing until the oats and protein powder are evenly moistened and the mixture begins to stick together.
- Fold in Cream Cheese and Strawberries: Gently fold softened cream cheese and chopped strawberries into the mixture carefully to avoid breaking the berries and to maintain a creamy texture.
- Shape into Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute almond butter with peanut butter and use a plant-based protein powder and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to easily incorporate without lumps.
- These protein balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add coconut flakes for extra texture and tropical flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best taste and sweetness.
- If mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a little more almond butter or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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