Description
No-bake energy bites combining the classic flavor of Oreos with high protein for a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener
- 1/2 cup plain applesauce
- 3/4 cup protein powder
- 18–20 full-sized Oreo cookies
- 4 oz (113 g) light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- Optional: 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar or sugar-free sweetener blend
Instructions
- Gather 18-20 full-sized Oreo cookies and crush them finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter.
- Add optional sweeteners and cream until smooth.
- Incorporate protein powder and crushed Oreos into the mixture until combined.
- Adjust consistency with almond milk if necessary.
- Form dough into balls, rolling between palms for smoothness.
- Optionally roll in reserved Oreo crumbs for a coating.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate and add sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Keep an eye on moisture when forming the balls; add milk slowly if needed. Chill time is crucial for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Oreo, protein balls, no-bake, snack, energy bites