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About This Recipe
If you love easy no-bake snacks that taste like a treat but are packed with nourishing ingredients, these Strawberry Protein Balls are going to become a staple in your fridge. They come together in minutes in the food processor and have the perfect balance of sweet strawberry flavor, creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, and little bits of white chocolate in every bite.
These strawberry balls are great for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, post-workout fuel, or when you want something sweet that will actually keep you satisfied. They’re freezer-friendly, meal prep-friendly, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
For more of my favorite energy bites, try my Lemon Bliss Protein Balls, Blueberry Almond Protein Balls, Carrot Cake Protein Balls with Dates, Cowboy Cookie Oatmeal Protein Balls, White Chocolate Oreo Protein Balls, or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites.
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Protein Bites
- No bake: These little balls are perfect for making in the spring and summer since they don’t require turning on the oven
- Healthy treat: Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates and honey
- Customizable: Easy to customize with different mix-ins
- Meal prep: Great for meal prep and freezer storage so you can always have a sweet treat on hand
- Macro-friendly: A balanced snack with protein, fiber, and healthy fats
- Frozen strawberries: Mostly thawed strawberries add natural sweetness, moisture, and strawberry flavor. Pat lightly with a paper towel if they seem overly watery.
- Rolled oats: The base that gives these protein balls structure and chewiness. Quick oats can also work, but the texture will be softer.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut: Adds texture and subtle sweetness while helping absorb moisture.
- Vanilla protein powder: Use your favorite protein powder. You can substitute additional oats if you prefer not to use protein powder.
- Pitted Medjool dates: If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes first.
- Creamy peanut butter: Helps hold the mixture together while adding richness and healthy fats. Almond butter or cashew butter also works well.
- Honey: Adds a little extra sweetness and helps improve the texture. You could also use maple syrup.
- Salt: Helps to balance the sweetness and enhances the strawberry flavor. Don’t skip!
- White chocolate (or chocolate) chips: Roughly chopped for little bursts of sweetness throughout the bites. Dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips work too.
- Extra fiber: Mix in chia seeds or hemp hearts for extra fiber
- Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey and a plant-based protein powder
- Extra delicious strawberry flavor: Add freeze-dried strawberries for even more strawberry flavor
- Favorite nut butter: Feel free to use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter. You can also use sunflower butter to make them nut-free
- Chocolate: Swap the white chocolate chips for dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate (you can also use a blend, which I love)
How To Make
- Add the strawberries, oats, coconut, protein powder, dates, peanut butter, honey, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is slightly sticky.
- Fold in the chopped white chocolate.
- Roll into 12 balls (about 25–30g each) and place on a parchment-lined plate or tray. Chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
Store strawberry protein balls covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Let thaw for a few minutes before enjoying.
Helpful Tips
- Too wet: If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more oats or protein powder.
- Too dry: If it feels too dry, add a small spoonful of peanut butter or a splash of water.
- Prevent sticking: Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Chill before rolling: Chill the mixture for 10 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft.
- Chop the chocolate: Roughly chopping the chocolate helps it distribute evenly throughout the bites.
Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen?
Yes! Fresh strawberries work well, but because they can contain extra moisture, you may need to add a little more oats to help the mixture hold together.
Can I make these strawberry protein balls without protein powder?
Yes, just replace the protein powder with additional oats for a similar consistency.
What’s the best protein powder to use?
I used PEScience Gourmet Vanilla. (AKA the best protein powder). For all PEScience products, you can use my affiliate code Laurenfitfoodie to save 10% on your purchase. Not all protein powders have the same formula or consistency, so remember that when making the recipe. You may need to add less protein powder (or add slightly more liquid) to achieve the desired wet/dry ratio or consistency. Use plant-based protein powder if needed.
Are these protein balls freezer-friendly?
Yes! They freeze very well and make a great grab-and-go snack straight from the freezer.
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Strawberry Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (140g) mostly thawed
- 1 cup rolled oats (80g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (60g)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g) or more oats
- 3 pitted Medjool dates (40g)
- 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter (15g)
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey (10g)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. white chocolate or chocolate chips roughly chopped
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Instructions
- Add the strawberries, oats, coconut, protein powder, dates, peanut butter, honey and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is slightly sticky.
- Fold in the chopped white chocolate.
- Roll into 12 balls (about 25–30g each) and place on a parchment-lined plate or tray. Chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
