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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls on a white plate with fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls

Sweet and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls — a healthy, no-bake treat packed with fresh strawberries and protein power.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder about 30 g
  • ½ cup almond butter or another nut butter
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped if frozen, thaw and drain
  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened ≈115 g
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chopped nuts, optional for rolling

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder until evenly combined.
  2. Add the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) and stir until the mixture becomes a thick, sticky dough.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and the softened cream cheese, making sure they’re nicely distributed.
  4. Scoop small portions (about 1 inch in diameter) and roll into balls with your hands. If it’s too sticky, chill the dough for 5–10 minutes to make rolling easier.
  5. Optional: Roll the balls in coconut flakes or chopped nuts for an extra texture layer.
  6. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so they firm up and hold their shape.
  7. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

These protein balls are very flexible — you can swap the almond butter for peanut butter, or the honey for maple syrup based on dietary needs. If the mixture is too wet to roll, chilling it for a few minutes helps. Great as a pre- or post-workout snack!