Description
Strawberry Crunch Protein Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack featuring a creamy protein-packed center wrapped in a tender white layer, all coated with a crunchy mixture of crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a tasty treat, these bites combine sweet, tangy, and creamy textures in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crunch Coating
- 8 Golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Inner Strawberry Layer
- 1/4 cup (or more) coconut flour, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 tbsp whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp almond, cashew, or other nut butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Outer White Layer & Assembly
- 1 cup (or more) whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (or more) coconut flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Crunch Coating: Place the Golden Oreos in a large resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Transfer these crumbs to a shallow dish, add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent clumping.
- Make Inner Strawberry Layer: In a medium bowl, combine coconut flour, freeze-dried strawberries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, heavy cream, and maple syrup until a moist dough forms. Adjust consistency by adding more cream if too dry or more flour if too wet.
- Shape Inner Balls: Using a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon, portion the strawberry dough and roll into small balls. Place these on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap to keep moist.
- Prepare Outer White Layer Dough: In another medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, coconut flour, vanilla protein powder, and heavy cream until smooth and pliable. Adjust moisture with yogurt or flour as needed to hold the dough together.
- Assemble Protein Bites: Portion the white dough using a 1-tablespoon spoon and flatten it in your palm. Place a ball of the strawberry inner dough in the center, then carefully wrap and seal it within the white dough by rolling it between your hands.
- Coat with Crunch: Roll each assembled bite in the strawberry-crushed Oreo coating until fully covered.
- Chill to Firm Up: Arrange the coated bites on a clean parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day until cold and firm.
Notes
- If the inner or outer doughs are too dry or too wet, adjust by adding more cream, yogurt, or coconut flour accordingly for the right dough consistency.
- Use whole milk Greek yogurt for best texture and flavor balance.
- Ensure the strawberry coating is well crushed to create a fine crunch without large chunks.
- The bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and Greek yogurt with suitable plant-based alternatives, adjusting moisture accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein bites, strawberry snacks, healthy snacks, no bake protein balls, Oreo protein bites, Greek yogurt snacks
