Description
Whip up these Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Energy Balls for a quick, protein-packed snack that’s naturally sweet and bursting with cinnamon-banana goodness! Perfect for busy mornings or a post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix oats, mashed banana, blended cottage cheese, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Shape into Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter for almond/peanut butter.
- Want an extra boost of protein? Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the mixture.
- These are freezer-friendly! Store for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: ~80 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~40 mg
- Fat: ~4 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~2 mg