Cottage Cheese Protein Balls
These Cottage Cheese Protein Balls are a creamy, high-protein snack made with simple ingredients, perfect for keeping you full and satisfied.
Servings: 18 balls
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Sea salt flakes optional
Instructions
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Using an immersion blender, process until smooth, pausing and scraping the walls. You can also do it in a blender or food processor and then transfer to a bowl.
- Add protein powder and whisk until smooth. Add almond flour and stir with spatula until well mixed.
- Using small cookie scoop, place balls of mixture on previously prepared baking sheet. I had 18. Freeze for 30 minutes to set but not longer as balls will be hard to roll.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 1 minute increments until runny, stirring in between.
- Remove balls from the freezer and roll into round balls, wetting your hands in between to help with sticking.
- Dip half of them in chocolate and drizzle the other half with chocolate on top. Place back on parchment. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes, if you wish.
- Freeze for another hour, then transfer to airtight container and keep in the freezer.
- To enjoy, thaw one for 5 minutes and dig in.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g