Description
Delicious and nutritious bite-sized protein balls that deliver the satisfaction of cheesecake without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the cashews and pitted dates in a food processor until you achieve a sticky dough.
- Add the rolled oats, blueberries, cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until well combined.
- Roll portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls using a spoon or small scoop.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the rolled balls on it. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled on their own or paired with a favorite beverage!
Notes
For a creamier texture, soak cashews in water for a couple of hours beforehand. These protein balls can be customized by swapping out blueberries or adding nuts and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg