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No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Balls

Indulge Guilt-Free with No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Balls

These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Balls are a delicious, healthy snack option packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup honey or agave syrup can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can be omitted
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder or vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder or substitute with carob powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour can use coconut flour, less needed
  • 1 pinch salt omit if reducing sodium

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, and salt to the mixture. Pulse until fully incorporated.
  3. Check texture; add water if too dry or more almond flour if too wet until the right consistency is achieved.
  4. Scoop 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Repeat until all dough is used.
  5. Place on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
  6. For a chocolate coating, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and dip each ball, then refrigerate again to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage. Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

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