Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy no-bake treat. They combine the flavors of strawberry and cheesecake with a protein boost, making them perfect for a quick snack or post-workout refuel. This recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients for a satisfying, homemade strawberry cheesecake protein snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup strawberry powder or freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and strawberry powder. Mix well.
- Add the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to the dry ingredients.
- Stir everything together until a dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of milk. If it’s too sticky, add a little more protein powder or oats.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. These are your strawberry cheesecake protein balls.
- Place the strawberry cheesecake protein balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the strawberry cheesecake protein balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries and crush them finely.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Store these strawberry protein cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These can be made ahead of time for a convenient healthy strawberry cheesecake protein snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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