Cream Cheese Oreo Balls (Print Version)

Chewy cream cheese and cookie bites boosted with protein, chilled and ready in just over an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Alternatives

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Cookies

02 - 15–20 Oreo cookies, crushed

→ Protein

03 - 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or cookies & cream flavor recommended)

→ Liquids & Flavorings

04 - 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Seasoning & Optional Add-Ins

06 - Pinch of salt
07 - Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor. Reserve a few tablespoons for coating if desired.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix softened cream cheese with crushed Oreos until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually stir in protein powder until well blended.
04 - Add 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until a thick dough forms. Add an extra tablespoon of milk if mixture is too dry.
05 - If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or shredded coconut.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls by hand.
07 - Optionally, roll balls in reserved Oreo crumbs or shredded coconut for coating.
08 - Place balls on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
09 - Serve chilled. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft chewy bites
  • Serious protein boost
02 -
  • For a vegan version use dairy-free cream cheese plant-based milk and vegan protein powder
  • Try swapping Oreos for other sandwich cookies for different flavors
03 -
  • Use crushed Oreos for coating for extra texture
  • Add a touch more milk if the dough is too dry to roll smoothly
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