Description
A creamy, fudgy snack that comes together without heat — these little protein-packed balls mix cottage cheese with chocolatey ingredients and almond flour for a satisfying bite. Great for an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick post-workout nibble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or preferred liquid sweetener)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional — for extra richness)
Instructions
- Put the cottage cheese, maple syrup and peanut butter (if using) into a blender or food processor. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and silky.
- Empty the blended base into a mixing bowl. Add the cocoa, almond flour and protein powder, then stir until the batter is evenly combined and thick enough to shape.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips so they’re distributed without melting.
- Use a tablespoon (or a small cookie scoop) to portion the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms to form compact balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for about 20–30 minutes so the bites set up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Want dairy-free? Use silken tofu or a plant-based yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- No almond flour? Try coconut flour or oat flour, but add gradually — coconut flour soaks up more moisture.
- Making them keto? Replace maple syrup with a liquid erythritol/monk fruit sweetener.
- Nut-free option: swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or skip it entirely.
- Flavor boosters: stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla, a dash of cinnamon, or a pinch of sea salt for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg