Enjoy these soft and fudgy cheesecake protein balls – a perfect healthy snack that combines the tangy sweetness of cream cheese and vanilla flavoring – ideal for a nutritious treat.
These protein balls are easy, healthy, no-bake snacks that can be put together and ready in 10 minutes. They are the most melt-in-your-mouth treats and are gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Simply the best if you are looking for a quick recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth! These irresistible protein balls are perfectly sweet and are great to make ahead for a delicious portable snack for ‘on-the-go’ or for a lunchbox.
The rise of the popularity of protein/energy balls made with healthy wholesome ingredients are a perfect snack for pretty much anyone especially for those who lead a busy lifestyle or love to refuel as soon as possible after a workout.
Whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book. Moreish snack balls, protein balls, bliss balls, protein or energy bites, call them what you like, are one of the easiest things to make, and they are a perfect little nutrient-dense bite for a satisfying and beneficial snack!
This recipe is full of healthy ingredients like protein, healthy carbohydrates and fats along with fibre, minerals and vitamins. Pop one of these babies into your mouth and you get a boost of energy and satisfy sweet cravings in an instant.
They also look and taste delicious and are a great way of incorporating healthy stuff into your diet. These protein balls are a match made in heaven for me! They remind me of a cheesecake but are most definitely a more healthy version in a convenient bite-sized package!
These cheesecake bites are the perfect way to make mini cheesecakes for a crowd. No mess, no fuss and oh so simple, an easy no-bake dessert! These bite-sized cheesecake treats are always a crowd favorite!
Simply blend together the snack ball ingredients – then coat in chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. So fun! The sprinkles takes them over the top and makes them even better, if that’s possible. Because EVERYTHING is better with sprinkles.
I am always on the lookout for healthy unprocessed snacks that are super easy to make and are refreshing, zesty snacks whenever you need an energy boost!
This recipe is definitely one of those.
Vanilla Cheesecake Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 1/2 cup oat flour (oats blended to flour)
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a food processor or mixer, combine cream cheese, almond and oat flour, honey, protein powder and vanilla extract until smooth. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla extract if you think it needs it.Line a small tray or dish with parchment paper.Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop 10-12 small balls of cream cheese mixture onto the paper.Place balls in freezer for at least an hour to become firm.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Place sprinkles on a small plate so you can roll the balls in once coated with chocolate. Remove balls from freezer and working quickly, using two forks, dip one ball at a time into the bowl of melted chocolate until it is fully coated. Lift the ball from the bowl of chocolate and let any excess drip off, then place it onto a tray lined with baking paper.Toll in the sprinkles and place on the parchment lined tray.Repeat with the remaining balls.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
