Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls made with rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, and freeze-dried strawberries. These no-bake, bite-sized snacks are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert option, combining creamy cheesecake flavor with fruity strawberry notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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, thoroughly mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder to create an even base for the protein balls.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the softened cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined into a uniform dough.
- Adjust consistency: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add milk gradually, one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough is smooth and easy to shape.
- Shape into balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Press firmly to ensure each ball holds its shape without cracking.
- Chill: Place the formed protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use maple syrup as a vegan alternative to honey.
- If you don’t have freeze-dried strawberries, finely chopped fresh strawberries can be used, though the texture will be softer.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
- Adjust the amount of milk depending on the protein powder brand and humidity to get the right consistency.
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