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No-Bake Strawberry Protein Balls Recipe

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These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack that combines creamy cashew butter, protein-packed oats, and vibrant freeze-dried strawberries for a fruity twist. Perfectly sweetened with agave syrup and enriched with coconut flavors, these protein balls are quick to prepare without any baking, making them ideal for a nutritious on-the-go treat or post-workout snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 0.67 cup vegan protein powder
  • 0.5 cup cashew butter
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 3 tbsp agave syrup
  • 0.25 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 0.5 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
  • 0.25 cup coconut yogurt (for coating, optional)

Coating Options

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut shavings
  • 2 tbsp crushed gluten-free graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oat Flour: Add the rolled oats to a food processor or blender and blend them until they reach a fine flour-like consistency, which will help in binding the mixture evenly.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, vegan protein powder, cashew butter, melted coconut oil, agave syrup, freeze-dried strawberries, and optionally the strawberry extract. Stir thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms. If the mixture feels too wet or too dry, adjust by adding a little more oat flour or cashew butter as needed.
  3. Chill Dough: Place the mixed dough in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to handle when rolling into balls.
  4. Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the chilled dough into 2-inch diameter balls, ensuring they are compact and uniform in size for even texture.
  5. Apply Coating (Optional): Roll each ball gently in your choice of unsweetened coconut shavings, crushed gluten-free graham crackers, or spread a thin layer of coconut yogurt as a flavorful coating.
  6. Final Chill: Refrigerate the coated protein balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up completely. Store them in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without adding moisture, but fresh strawberries are not recommended as they can make the dough too wet.
  • If you prefer a lower sugar option, reduce the agave syrup or replace it with a sugar-free sweetener.
  • These protein balls are best stored refrigerated and can keep for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute cashew butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure the protein powder is nut-free.
  • Adjust the size of the balls to your preference, but nutritional values will vary accordingly.

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