Description
No-Bake Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a quick and healthy snack packed with protein, perfect for post-workout fuel or a midday pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is formed into bites.
- Place the rolled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container and they’ll last for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Cottage Cheese, Protein Bites, Healthy Snack