No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites
Quick and nutritious protein bites made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped nuts or seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture, if desired.
- Form bite-sized balls from the mixture using your hands or a small ice cream scoop.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up the protein bites.
- Enjoy your delicious No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Optional mix-ins include dried fruits or nut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: protein bites, no-bake snack, healthy treats, cottage cheese, gluten-free, energy bites