Description
Description These Oreo Protein Balls pack cookie life energy into bite-size happiness, combining the indulgent flavor of cookies with a protein boost.
Ingredients
- 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 (vanilla or chocolate)
- 18 to 20 full-sized Oreo cookies
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- Optional: powdered sugar or sweetener for taste
- Optional: melted dark or white chocolate for coating
- Optional: mini chocolate chips for adding to the mixture
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Instructions
- Prepare your Oreos by crushing them finely and reserving 1/4 cup of crumbs for rolling later.
- In a mixing bowl, mix softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add protein powder and the majority of the crushed Oreo crumbs to the mixture, folding until combined.
- If too dry, adjust consistency by adding milk one tablespoon at a time.
- Form the mixture into 18 to 24 balls and roll in reserved Oreo crumbs if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over or coat the balls in chocolate and chill again to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Notes
- Feel free to swap ingredients based on dietary preferences, such as using almond butter instead of peanut butter or Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.