Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
These strawberry cheesecake protein balls are a creamy, fruity, high-protein snack that tastes like dessert but fuels your day. Quick to make, no-bake, and perfect for meal prep, they’re a healthy treat for any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 balls (about 6-7 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat, light, or dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup (40g) vanilla or strawberry protein powder
- 1/2 cup (60g) oat flour (or homemade by blending rolled oats)
- 1/2 cup (10g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: crushed graham crackers, shredded coconut, or extra freeze-dried strawberry crumbs for rolling
Instructions
- Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until softened, or microwave for 10 seconds (do not melt).
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add protein powder, oat flour, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a thick, uniform dough forms. Adjust with more almond milk if too dry, or more oat flour if too sticky.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or strawberry flavor as desired.
- Portion dough using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll between hands to form 12-14 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll balls in optional toppings like crushed graham crackers, coconut, or extra strawberry crumbs.
- Place balls on a plate or sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for best texture. Adjust sweetness based on your protein powder. For vegan or dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and protein powder. For gluten-free, ensure oat flour and toppings are certified gluten-free. Chill before serving for best texture. Store in fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 7590
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 56
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