Description
Protein-packed cottage cheese balls blend creamy textures with nutty almonds, delivering powerful nutrition in one delightful bite. Protein enthusiasts and health-conscious snackers will find these quick energy boosters perfect for workout recovery or midday fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-in Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (45 grams) mini chocolate chips
Coating Ingredients (optional):
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate cottage cheese, rolled oats, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, and almond flour into a uniform mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation of all ingredients using a sturdy utensil.
- Delicately introduce mini chocolate chips, dispersing them evenly throughout the mixture to guarantee a consistent chocolate experience in each morsel.
- Using clean hands, portion approximately one tablespoon of the mixture and meticulously craft spherical shapes, approximately one inch in diameter, positioning each protein ball onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- For an optional decadent exterior, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container, utilizing 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Carefully submerge each protein ball into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete coverage, then return to the parchment-lined tray.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator, allowing the protein balls to solidify for a minimum of 30 minutes at 40°F, which will enhance their structural integrity and provide a refreshingly cool texture.
- Once set, transfer the protein balls to an airtight storage container and refrigerate. These nutritious bites will maintain optimal quality for up to seven days, offering a convenient and health-conscious snack option.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist if dairy alternatives are preferred.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips to reduce overall sugar content for diabetic-friendly version.
- Experiment with different protein powder flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored to customize taste profile.
- Roll balls in crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or cocoa powder for extra texture and nutrition boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg