Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1¾ cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the Base (Crucial Step for texture): In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese and peanut butter together until completely smooth and emulsified. Add the honey and vanilla and pulse to combine.
- Transfer the creamy base to a bowl. Add the rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Stir until a very thick, moldable dough forms. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add another tablespoon of oats. The final texture should be easy to handle.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill to Firm: Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is moldable before rolling into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg