Description
Need a quick, cozy, feel-good snack that fuels your body and your soul? These cottage cheese protein balls are like cookie dough meets post-workout bliss. Born on a rainy, oven-less day, they’ve become my snack-time MVP—packed with protein, no baking, and loaded with chocolatey joy. Each bite is creamy, chewy, rich, and secretly nourishing. Make them once and you’ll never look at cottage cheese the same again!
Ingredients
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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
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2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups almond flour
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¼ cup vanilla protein powder
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1½ cups chocolate chips (divided)
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1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
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Blend Base: Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
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Mix Dough: In a bowl, stir in almond flour and protein powder. Mix until thick and sticky. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
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Chill: Refrigerate dough for 10–15 mins.
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Roll Balls: Scoop and roll into 1-tbsp balls. Place on parchment-lined tray.
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Melt & Coat: Melt remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip or drizzle over balls.
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Set & Enjoy: Chill until chocolate sets (~15 mins). Store chilled.
Notes
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Use mini chips for even chocolate bursts.
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Add nut butter or coconut for flavor variations.
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Freeze extras for grab-and-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 min + chill
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 cal per serving
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 5g