Cottage Cheese Protein Balls
MACRO-VERIFIED 15G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE PROTEIN BALLS
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

15G

Calories

175

Prep Time

10M

Bake Time

20M

Cottage cheese protein balls are the perfect high-protein snack — portable, pop-able, and packed with 15g of protein per serving. These energy-boosting bites combine blended cottage cheese with oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey for a no-bake-cottage-cheese-cookies.html" class="text-brand-600 hover:text-brand-700 font-semibold" title="No-Bake Cottage Cheese Cookies">no-bake snack that's ready in just 15 minutes. The cottage cheese adds creaminess and extra protein, binding everything together into perfectly round, satisfying bites. Unlike many protein balls that taste dry or chalky, these cottage cheese protein balls are incredibly moist and chewy thanks to the moisture from the cottage cheese. They taste like a peanut butter cookie in bite-form — sweet, nutty, and deeply satisfying. Make a batch on Sunday and stash them in the fridge for the entire week. They're perfect for mid-afternoon energy dips, pre-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert alternative. Kids love them too, making them an excellent lunchbox addition. Customize with your favorite add-ins: mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, or crushed pretzels for a sweet-salty combo. Roll them in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed graham crackers for a pretty finish. These cottage cheese protein balls are one of the easiest and most rewarding cottage cheese recipes for snack prep. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

15 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

175

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

9%

Total Carbohydrate 18g

7%

Dietary Fiber 2g

7%

Total Sugars 8g

Protein 15g

30%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Blend cottage cheese until smooth.

2

In a bowl, combine blended cottage cheese with oats, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.

3

Fold in mini chocolate chips.

4

Using wet hands, roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls. Roll in shredded coconut if desired.

5

Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original Substitute Notes
Whey Protein Casein, Plant Blend May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt Cottage Cheese, Skyr Blend smooth first
Egg Whites Flax Egg, Aquafaba For vegan option
Oat Flour Almond Flour, Coconut Flour Coconut: use 1/3 amount

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