Cream Cheese Oreo Protein Balls (Printable Version)
Rich no-bake snack with cream cheese, Oreos, and protein. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed (about 10 cookies)
03 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 2 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
→ Coating
06 - 1/2 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
07 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the crushed Oreos, protein powder, milk, and powdered sugar to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - If the mixture is too sticky to handle, add an extra spoonful of protein powder. If too dry and crumbly, add a splash more milk until workable.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
05 - Roll each ball in the extra Oreo crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
07 - Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips just before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like cookie dough but actually pack decent protein for post-workout recovery
- No baking means you can be eating them in under twenty minutes flat
02 -
- Warm hands will make these melt and stick while rolling, so keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip your hands in
- The protein powder brand totally changes the texture, so you might need to adjust liquid amounts slightly
03 -
- Use a food processor to crush the Oreos if you want them super fine and uniform
- Let the cream cheese sit out for at least thirty minutes before starting to prevent lumpy dough