Strawberry Cheesecake Balls Recipe
These Strawberry Cheesecake Balls are a delicious and healthy no-bake treat combining the wholesome goodness of rolled oats, protein powder, and fresh strawberries with creamy reduced-fat cream cheese and almond butter. Perfect for a protein-packed snack or a guilt-free dessert, they offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Author: Caleb
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl to prepare for combining.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder evenly to ensure a consistent base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) into the dry mix and stir until a thick dough forms, binding the mixture together.
- Fold in Fruits and Cream Cheese: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and softened cream cheese, ensuring the mixture is well combined without mashing the strawberries too much.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls roughly 1 inch in diameter, shaping them evenly for consistent size and texture.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adding unsweetened coconut flakes provides a pleasant texture and mild flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Keep the balls refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- These balls can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
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