Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a quick, no-bake healthy snack made with simple ingredients like oats, protein powder, cream cheese, and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for meal prep, they’re packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp almond milk (as needed)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, flaxseed, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add softened cream cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together well but isn’t too wet.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can swap almond flour for oat flour or coconut flour if desired.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese to make this recipe vegan.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries with a food processor or by hand in a bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
