Description
Delicious, nutritious strawberry cheesecake protein balls that are easy to make and perfect for any time snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Mix the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the almond butter and sweetener, and stir to combine.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
- Form a sticky dough by mixing everything together.
- Fold in freeze-dried strawberries.
- Mix in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for later.
Notes
For a fun activity, involve kids in rolling the balls. Use parchment paper when freezing to keep layers separated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: protein balls, snack, healthy dessert, easy recipes, strawberry cheesecake