Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the flavors of strawberries and cheesecake in a convenient, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder.
- Add the softened cream cheese, honey, diced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate the mixture.
- Once mixed, refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the balls for another 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg