Prepare the Strawberries: Start by washing and hulling the fresh strawberries. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces to mix perfectly into your creamy ball mixture.

Mix Cream Cheese and Sweetener: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the honey or maple syrup until it's smooth and creamy.

Incorporate Protein Powder and Vanilla: Stir in the protein powder and the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

Fold in the Strawberries: Gently fold the chopped strawberries into your mixture, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

Roll into Balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, placing them on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Chill to Firm Up: Refrigerate the protein balls for at least one hour.