Description
Delicious and nutritious Cookies and Cream Protein Balls made with oats, vanilla protein powder, cream cheese, and crushed sandwich cookies. These no-bake snacks are perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout fuel and feature a white chocolate drizzle and cookie topping for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Cookies & Cream Protein Balls
- 30 g old fashioned oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 90 g reduced fat cream cheese
- 4 cookies and cream sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo)
- 3 tablespoons water
Topping
- 28 g white chocolate chips
- ¾ teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 cookies and cream sandwich cookie (for topping)
Instructions
- Blend Oats: In a food processor, blend the rolled oats until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency to create a smooth base for the protein balls.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder, blended oats, and crushed cookies and cream sandwich cookies. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the reduced fat cream cheese to the dry mix and combine thoroughly to start forming the dough.
- Add Water: Gradually pour in the water, mixing continuously until the mixture reaches a cookie dough-like texture that is easy to shape but not too sticky.
- Shape the Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to let the balls firm up and hold their shape.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, then continue melting in 10-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chilled protein balls. Crush the remaining sandwich cookie and sprinkle the crumbs over each ball for an extra cookies and cream finish.
Notes
- Use reduced fat cream cheese to keep the protein balls lower in fat.
- The water can be adjusted slightly depending on the moisture of the ingredients to achieve the ideal consistency.
- Keep the protein balls stored in the refrigerator or freezer for freshness.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick healthy snack or pre/post-workout energy boost.
- Feel free to swap vanilla protein powder for your preferred flavor or brand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
