Description
Delightful and nutritious protein balls made with cream cheese and crushed Oreos, perfect for a sweet snack or post-workout boost.
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 Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sturdy zip-top bag and a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the protein powder, mixing well after each addition to form a cohesive dough.
- If the mixture is too dry, add milk a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour to chill and firm up.
- Optionally, roll the chilled protein balls in extra Oreo crumbs or shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Great for meal prep and on-the-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg