Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor (optional, for puree)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making these tasty treats is as simple as mixing a few ingredients together, which I truly appreciate. I start by combining the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. The nutty aroma of almond flour always gets me excited! Next, I add in the softened cream cheese, strawberry puree, honey, and vanilla extract. I like to use my silicone spatula to blend everything until well combined; it helps create a lovely, sticky mixture that holds together perfectly. Then, I’ll scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. They don’t have to be perfect; I find that the rustic shapes add to their charm. (See the next page below to continue steps…)