Description

These protein balls are a blend of indulgence and nutrition—smooth cottage cheese, almond flour, a hint of vanilla, and plenty of chocolate. Born from the need for a high-protein snack that actually satisfies, they’re easy to whip up and even easier to crave. Cold, chewy, and deliciously creamy!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (2–4%)

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1½ cups almond flour (or heat-treated all-purpose flour)

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

1½ cups chocolate chips (divided)

1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl, add almond flour and protein powder. Mix until a dough forms.

Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips. Roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.

Melt remaining 1 cup chocolate chips with coconut oil.

Dip or drizzle balls with melted chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 min
Category: Dessert

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sugar: 7g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g