Cottage Cheese Protein Balls

Creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese balls made with oats, nut butter, and natural sweetener. A quick no-bake snack perfect for busy mornings or post-workout energy boosts.

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Course: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Healthy, High-Protein

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings (approx. 15–18 balls)

Calories: 180kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl
1 Spatula or wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
1 Parchment paper or silicone mat
1 Airtight container
1 Optional: cookie scoop

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup Cottage cheese Full-fat or low-fat
1 cup Rolled oats Quick oats work too
0.33 cup Protein powder Vanilla or unflavored
0.25 cup Peanut butter Any nut or seed butter works
3 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor

Optional Mix-ins

2 tablespoons Mini chocolate chips Optional mix-in
2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed Optional
1 tablespoon Chia seeds Optional
1 pinch Sea salt Optional, balances flavor

Instructions

Mix wet ingredients (cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract) in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Fold in mini chocolate chips, flaxseed, and chia seeds if using.
Roll mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy as needed!

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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