Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls Recipe
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delightful and nutritious snack option that combines the flavors of strawberries and cream cheese with the goodness of protein powder and oats. Perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rolled Oats:
- 1 cup rolled oats
Protein Powder Mixture:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Almond Butter Mix:
- 1/2 cup almond butter
Strawberry Cream Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Additional:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients and tools like mixing bowls and spatula.
- Mix Oats and Protein Powder: Combine rolled oats and protein powder in a large bowl.
- Add Almond Butter and Sweetener: Incorporate almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) into the mixture until evenly mixed.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Strawberries: Gently fold in cream cheese and chopped strawberries without crushing the berries.
- Shape into Balls: Form the mixture into bite-sized balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill and Serve: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- You can customize these protein balls by rolling them in additional coconut flakes or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 78 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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