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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Truffles

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These strawberry cheesecake protein truffles are a healthy, high-protein sweet treat with a creamy cheesecake texture and bursts of real strawberry flavor. Quick to make and perfect for snacks, dessert, or post-workout fuel, they’re gluten-free and easily adapted for various diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small-curd preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup (10g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 1/3 cup (35g) almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup/stevia for keto)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries, finely shredded coconut, or melted white chocolate for coating

Instructions

  1. Add cottage cheese to a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract to the whipped cottage cheese. Pulse a few times to combine.
  3. Add protein powder, almond flour, and a pinch of salt. Blend just until combined. If the mixture is too loose, add another tablespoon of almond flour.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries with a spatula, leaving streaks and bits of berry throughout.
  5. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Roll between your palms to form smooth balls. If sticky, dampen hands or chill dough for 10 minutes.
  6. Optional: Roll each truffle in extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries, shredded coconut, or drizzle/dip in melted white chocolate.
  7. Place truffles on a parchment-lined plate or tray. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

For best texture, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth. If the dough is too sticky, chill before rolling. Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Easily adapt for dairy-free or nut-free diets by swapping cottage cheese for thick coconut yogurt and almond flour for oat flour. For extra tang, add a squeeze of lemon juice.

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