Description
Delicious protein-packed balls made with cream cheese and Oreos for a sweet yet nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 15–20 Oreos, crushed
- 1 cup protein powder
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or coconut
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Start by crushing the Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Mix cream cheese: Combine the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add protein powder: Gradually stir in the protein powder until evenly incorporated.
- Adjust consistency: Use milk to adjust until you achieve a moldable dough.
- Flavor it up: Add vanilla extract and salt; optional ingredients can be mixed in.
- Roll into balls: Form small portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Optional coating: Coat balls in crushed Oreos or shredded coconut.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and chill the protein balls before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: protein balls, healthy snack, easy recipe, Cream Cheese Oreo, no-bake dessert