Description
These Cottage Cheese Protein Balls are a quick and healthy snack packed with protein, featuring creamy cottage cheese, almond flour, and a touch of chocolate. Perfect for meal prep or on-the-go energy boosts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (sugar-free syrup can be used)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups almond flour (or heat-treated all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips, divided (sugar-free options available)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl; stir in almond flour, protein powder, and half of the chocolate chips to form a dough.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop or spoon portions of dough, rolling into balls; place them on the baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for at least 20 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each protein ball into melted chocolate, coating completely. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips and syrup for a lower-calorie option.
- For added texture, roll in shredded coconut or chopped nuts after coating in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American