Cream Cheese Oreo Protein Balls (Printable version)

Rich no-bake treats with cream cheese, Oreos and protein powder. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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

06 - 1/2 cup Oreo cookie crumbs

07 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)

01 - Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.

02 - Add crushed Oreos, protein powder, milk, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.

03 - If mixture is too sticky, add an extra spoonful of protein powder. If too dry, add a splash more milk until workable.

04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between your palms to form smooth, even balls.

05 - Roll each ball in the extra Oreo crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly.

06 - Arrange balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.

07 - Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips just before serving, if desired.

01 -

You get that cookies and cream satisfaction while actually feeding your muscles something useful
They come together in literally 15 minutes with zero baking required
The texture is somewhere between fudge and cookie dough which is basically dessert heaven

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Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here or you will end up with lumpy protein balls that fall apart
The dough consistency can vary wildly between protein powder brands so trust your hands over exact measurements
These freeze beautifully for up to three months if you want to meal prep breakfasts or snacks

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Pulse your Oreos in a food processor rather than crushing by hand for uniform size distribution
Use a small cookie scoop instead of a spoon for perfectly consistent balls every time