Cream Cheese Oreo Protein Balls (Printable version)
Rich no-bake bites with cream cheese, Oreos, and protein. Ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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)
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or spatula.
02 - Add the crushed Oreos, protein powder, milk, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until a thick, even 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 you achieve a workable dough texture.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll between your palms to form smooth, evenly-sized balls.
05 - Roll each ball in the extra Oreo crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly to the surface.
06 - Arrange the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and set.
07 - For added indulgence, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that cookies-and-cream satisfaction without turning on the oven or dirtying more than two bowls
- They somehow manage to feel indulgent while secretly packing a protein punch that justifies eating them at 10 PM
02 -
- The dough softens quickly as you work, so if rolling becomes difficult pop the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness so taste your mixture before rolling and adjust powdered sugar accordingly
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with cold water if the dough sticks while rolling
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform portions that look bakery-made