Description
Delicious and easy protein bites perfect for a quick energy boost without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and nut butter until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until everything is well mixed.
- Use your hands to form small balls of the mixture, about 1 inch in size.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy your protein bites!
Notes
Adjust sweetness and add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor. Available vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: protein bites, no-bake snack, healthy snacks, cottage cheese, chocolate