These Christmas Cake Pops are the kind of quick, festive dessert you can make without baking — just mix, roll, chill, and dip. 🎄
The “cake” texture comes from a simple protein dough (Greek yogurt + oats + protein powder), so you get a sweet bite that’s still filling.
A thin chocolate coating and festive sprinkles make them look bakery-worthy — but with far fewer calories than classic cake pops.
Perfect for parties, cookie boxes, or a week of grab-and-go treats from the fridge. ✨
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on brands or quantities. For medical or dietary concerns, consult a qualified health professional.
🥗 Ingredients for Healthy Christmas Cake Pops (12 Cake Pops)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Nonfat Greek Yogurt | 1/2 cup | 70 kcal |
| Vanilla Protein Powder | 1/2 cup (≈ 60g) | 240 kcal |
| Oat Flour (or blended oats) | 1/2 cup | 170 kcal |
| Light Cream Cheese | 2 tbsp | 70 kcal |
| Sugar-Free Maple Syrup (or honey) | 1 tbsp | 15 kcal |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp | 0 kcal |
| Pinch of Salt | 1 pinch | 0 kcal |
| White Chocolate Chips (or sugar-free candy melts) | 1/3 cup | 320 kcal |
| Coconut Oil (optional, for smoother dipping) | 1 tsp | 40 kcal |
| Festive Sprinkles | 1 tbsp | 30 kcal |
| Lollipop Sticks | 12 sticks | 0 kcal |
➡️ Calories per cake pop: ≈ 80 kcal
➡️ Protein per cake pop: ≈ 5 g
✅ Benefits of Each Ingredient
👩🍳 Preparation Steps
- Make the dough: Mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, oat flour, cream cheese, syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until a thick dough forms.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dough for 10–15 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Roll into balls: Roll into 12 equal balls and place on parchment.
- Freeze: Freeze the balls for 20 minutes so they dip cleanly.
- Add sticks: Melt a teaspoon of chocolate, dip the tip of each stick, insert, then freeze 10 minutes.
- Dip + decorate: Melt remaining chocolate (add coconut oil if needed). Dip each pop and immediately add sprinkles.
- Set: Let set upright (or on parchment) and refrigerate until firm.
Tips
- Use a cookie scoop to keep cake pops the same size so they dip evenly.
- Freeze before dipping — warm dough can fall apart in melted chocolate.
- Keep the coating thin by tapping the stick gently on the bowl edge (thin coating = lower calories).
- Work in batches: Keep most cake balls in the freezer while you dip a few at a time.
- Add sprinkles fast — the coating sets quickly once it touches the cold cake pop.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
🍽 Nutritional Facts (Per 1 Cake Pop)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ≈ 80 kcal |
| Protein | ≈ 5 g |
| Fat | ≈ 3 g |
| Carbs | ≈ 9 g |
| Fiber | ≈ 1 g |
🌿 Key Benefits
❓ FAQ
Can I make these cake pops sugar-free?
Yes — use sugar-free syrup and sugar-free chocolate/candy melts. Keep sprinkles minimal (or skip them).
What if my dough is too sticky?
Add 1–2 tablespoons more oat flour, then chill again for 10 minutes.
What if my dough is too dry?
Add 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt at a time until it rolls smoothly.
Can I freeze Christmas cake pops?
Yes. Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
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If you tried this Healthy Christmas Cake Pops or any other recipe on our blog, please let us know how it goes in the comments. We love hearing from you!
