Description
These Cottage Cheese Protein Balls are a delicious, high-protein snack that’s easy to make and packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with cottage cheese, almond flour, protein powder, and a chocolate coating, these no-bake energy bites are perfect for a post-workout snack or healthy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour (or heat-treated all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or preferred flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, divided (sugar-free optional)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
1. Blend & Mix the Dough:
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond flour, protein powder, and ½ cup chocolate chips until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
2. Shape the Protein Balls:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, form even portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls onto the baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes.
3. Coat in Chocolate:
- Melt the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 15-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Dip each protein ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it.
- Place coated balls back on parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
4. Serve & Store:
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Low-Carb Option: Use sugar-free chocolate chips and sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- Flavor Boost: Try chocolate, peanut butter, or cinnamon protein powder.
- Extra Crunch: Roll in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or crushed granola before refrigerating.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
