Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are sweet, creamy, high-protein snacks perfect for clean eating, meal prep, and guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten-free oats or oat flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1½ cups nut butter almond or cashew
- ½ cup coconut oil partially melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ –½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ –½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Make oat flour by blending oats into a fine powder.
- Mix dough: In a food processor, combine oat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, nut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Fold in mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips and freeze-dried strawberries by hand.
- Form into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Chill on a lined tray in the fridge for 30–60 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Add lemon zest for a bright twist.
- Use vegan/dairy-free protein and chocolate for plant-based option.
- Store in fridge (10 days) or freezer (3 months).