Description
These Cottage Cheese Protein Balls are the perfect healthy and delicious snack! Packed with protein and flavor, they’re easy to make and require no baking. Get the full recipe and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence
Ingredients
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- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup protein powder (any flavor)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips, divided (regular or sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until it is smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond flour, protein powder, and 1 cup of the chocolate chips until well combined.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape Protein Balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to create even portions and roll them into balls.
- Freeze: Place the cookie dough balls onto the baking sheet and put them into the freezer. Freeze for at least 20 minutes to firm up further.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips into a small, microwave-safe bowl and heat at 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted. Stir in the coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip and Coat: Dip the cookie dough balls into the melted chocolate, coating each one completely. Place them back onto the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the protein balls until the chocolate hardens.
