Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a no-bake, healthy snack that tastes like classic strawberry cheesecake. They are perfect for a post-workout refuel, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a guilt-free dessert, offering a rich, fruity flavor and essential protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp milk (almond or dairy) if needed for consistency
- Optional: Extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries or shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms.
- If the mixture is too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a rollable consistency.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls.
- (Optional) Roll the Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls in extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries or shredded coconut for an added coating.
- Place the finished Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls on a plate or in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious no-bake strawberry protein balls!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to your preference.
- These healthy strawberry protein snacks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can easily make these homemade strawberry protein energy balls gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- To make vegan strawberry protein balls, use vegan cream cheese and a plant-based protein powder.
- These easy strawberry protein balls for weight loss are a great way to satisfy sweet cravings while getting protein.
- Consider these for your strawberry protein ball meal prep for quick snacks throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg