Cottage Cheese Protein Balls
These delicious cottage cheese protein balls are a nutritious snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, perfect for busy lifestyles and versatile enough for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Ensure it's well-drained.
- 1 cup rolled oats Consider toasting for enhanced flavor.
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste for sweetness.
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew) Use your favorite kind.
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch salt
Optional Mix-Ins
- chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts For added flavor and texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and a mixing bowl.
- In the mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and nut butter. Stir until well blended.
- Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt into the bowl.
- Mix everything together until it forms a thick, sticky dough.
- If adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts, fold them in at this stage.
- Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Place the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Notes
For best results, ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained to avoid overly wet balls. Adjust sweetness and mix-ins based on personal preference for customization. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.