Cream Cheese Oreo Protein Balls (Print 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 Cook:

01 - Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Add the crushed Oreos, protein powder, milk, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. 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 pliable.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll between your palms to form smooth, round balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
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. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and set.
07 - Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between fudge and cookie dough, which is basically magical
  • They come together in fifteen minutes flat and keep in the fridge for whenever that afternoon sugar craving hits
02 -
  • Wet your hands slightly with cold water before rolling — it keeps the mixture from sticking to your fingers and makes shaping so much easier
  • The dough gets firmer as it chills, so if your first few balls feel too soft, just trust the process and let the refrigerator do its work
03 -
  • Freeze your Oreos for ten minutes before crushing — they break into more uniform pieces without turning into fine dust
  • If your protein powder is unflavored, add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract to keep the dough from tasting bland

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