The Ultimate Cottage Cheese Protein Balls
Cottage cheese protein balls are a deliciously nutritious snack that provides a satisfying way to boost your protein intake. These energy bites combine creamy cottage cheese with rolled oats and nut butter, making them perfect for busy days or post-workout refueling. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this customizable treat, adding your favorite mix-ins for extra flavor. Enjoy them as a quick snack or a healthy dessert option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup almond or peanut butter
- Optional: 2 tbsp cocoa powder or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, honey or maple syrup, and nut butter; mix until well combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder or vanilla extract if desired.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm the mixture.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for an additional hour until firm before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg