Description
Simple, no-bake protein balls with strawberry and cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–3 tablespoons water or milk, as needed
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
- Add softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Process until a thick dough forms.
- If the mixture is too dry, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, protein balls, no bake, snack, oats, protein powder