Description
Strawberry Cheesecake No-Bake Energy Bites are soft, sweet, and satisfying snacks that capture the flavor of classic strawberry cheesecake in a wholesome, protein-packed, no-bake form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered freeze-dried strawberries
- 0.5 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
- Optional: coconut shavings
- Optional: crushed graham crackers
- Optional: coconut yogurt
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until they form a fine flour-like consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder, cashew butter, melted coconut oil, agave syrup, powdered freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry extract if using.
- Mix until a thick dough forms. If too dry, add a small splash of melted coconut oil or agave syrup. If too soft, chill briefly to firm up.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 5 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Roll each bite in desired toppings such as crushed graham crackers or coconut shavings.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute cashew butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed for extra fiber.
- Mix in cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips for a chocolate variation.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
