Ingredients
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- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for coating
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in protein powder, cocoa, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add oats, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla then mix into a thick, sticky dough.
- If mixture feels too loose, add a tablespoon of oats at a time until it firms.
- Scoop roughly tablespoon sized portions and roll between palms into tight balls.
- Roll each ball in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange bites on a plate or tray and chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled or store as directed.
Notes
These bites are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
