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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls You’ll Crave Daily Recipe

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls combine creamy cheesecake flavor with the natural sweetness of strawberries and a protein-packed boost, perfect for a healthy snack any time of day.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rolled Oats (Old-fashioned oats work best for texture.)
  • 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey protein is recommended for creaminess.)
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour (Sunflower seed flour can be used for nut-free.)
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder (Essential for avoiding soggy dough.)
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (Ensure it’s softened to room temperature.)
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Substitute with low-carb sweetener for keto.)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds (Adds extra protein and binding.)
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flakes (For rolling.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lining a plate or small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. blend until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Shape the Balls: Portion out the dough and roll it into 1 to 1.5-inch balls.
  6. Chill to Firm Up: Refrigerate the rolled protein balls for about 30 minutes.
  7. Optional Coating: Roll chilled protein balls in coconut flakes or extra strawberry powder.
  8. Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
  • Whey protein powder recommended for creaminess.
  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder helps avoid soggy dough.
  • Substitute almond flour for sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.
  • Substitute honey or maple syrup with low-carb sweetener for keto-friendly version.
  • Chill the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

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