Description
Get ready to indulge in a delightful, guilt-free treat with these Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls! These bite-sized delights combine the flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake into a nutritious, on-the-go snack that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1 scoop (about 1/4 cup) vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 4 ounce cream cheese
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla protein powder until evenly distributed.
2. Add the cashew butter, softened cream cheese, maple syrup, almond extract, and almond milk to the bowl. Mix until a soft, dough-like consistency forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more almond milk; if it’s too wet, incorporate a touch more almond flour.
3. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon portions of the dough and roll them into balls between your palms.
4. Place the Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy as a nutritious, on-the-go snack whenever you need a little pick-me-up.
Notes
To ensure your Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls turn out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
– The key to achieving the right texture is to start with a slightly sticky, dough-like consistency that’s easy to roll into balls. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more almond milk; if it’s too wet, incorporate a touch more almond flour.
– Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as vanilla or coconut, or try adding a sprinkling of cinnamon or a pinch of salt to complement the strawberry-cheesecake flavors.
– Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for longer-term storage, making them a convenient, grab-and-go snack option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg