Description
No-bake strawberry cheesecake protein balls made with oats, almond butter, protein powder, and freeze-dried strawberries a creamy, fruity, and energizing snack for any time of day.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup almond butter (or cashew butter)
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, almond flour, and salt.
2. Add almond butter, honey, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir until a thick dough forms — add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if too dry.
4. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
6. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Use strawberry protein powder for extra flavor.
Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a dessert-style version.
These make a great post-workout or after-school snack.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake protein balls, no bake snacks, healthy bites, high protein snack