No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
These delightful no-bake protein balls combine strawberries and cream cheese for a nutritious, sweet snack without the need to turn on the oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for smooth consistency.
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers Gluten-free options are available.
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries Fresh strawberries work best.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Substitute with agave syrup or stevia if desired.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, crushed graham crackers, diced strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything together until well combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, each about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm them up.
- Once chilled, they are ready to enjoy throughout the week!
Notes
These protein balls can be enjoyed as a snack, in school lunches, or as a guilt-free dessert. For added flavor, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.