Description
Indulge in these Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls, a deliciously healthy snack bursting with fruity flavor and packed with protein for energy on-the-go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all ingredients and finely chop the fresh strawberries.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats and protein powder until well combined.
- Add the softened cream cheese and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry mixture, stirring until creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, try using almond or chocolate-flavored protein powder. Customize your protein balls by adding mix-ins like nuts or seeds.