Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried or freeze-dried apples
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in oats and protein powder to form a thick dough.
- Finely chop dried apples for even distribution (avoids sogginess).
- Fold in chopped apples, pecans, and apple pie spice.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill on a parchment-lined plate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Use dried apples for best texture—fresh apples make bites soggy.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg