Cream Cheese Oreo Protein Balls (Printable)

Rich no-bake snack with cream cheese, Oreos, and protein. Ready in 15 minutes, perfect for dessert or post-workout.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the crushed Oreos, protein powder, milk, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until a thick, even dough forms.
03 - If the mixture is too sticky, add an extra spoonful of protein powder; if too dry, add a splash more milk.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Roll each ball in the extra Oreo crumbs to coat completely.
06 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
07 - Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but actually fuel you with protein
  • Ready in fifteen minutes with zero baking required
02 -
  • The dough should feel like playdough not sticky cookie dough
  • These taste even better after sitting overnight in the fridge
03 -
  • Use a food processor to crush Oreos evenly in seconds
  • Chill the dough for ten minutes if it is too soft to roll

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