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cottage cheese protein balls

The Ultimate Cottage Cheese Protein Balls Recipe


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 balls 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These creamy cottage cheese protein balls are an easy, no-bake, high-protein snack that tastes like cookie dough—perfect for meal prep!


Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter (or nut butter)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix with protein powder, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Roll into balls and chill.
  5. Store in fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
  • Chill dough before rolling if too soft.
  • Substitute almond flour with oat or coconut flour if needed.
  • Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or sugar-free syrup.
  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 protein ball
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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