Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert option. Packed with protein and bursting with raspberry cheesecake flavor, these no-bake treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while also fueling your body.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Rolling:
- Extra crushed freeze-dried raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms. Adjust consistency with more almond flour or milk if needed.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Optionally, roll the balls in extra crushed freeze-dried raspberries for a decorative coating.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
