Description
These Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. Made with oats, cottage cheese, banana, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these no-bake energy balls are perfect for a quick snack, pre-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert. Easy to make, they’re an ideal way to stay energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, mashed banana, blended cottage cheese, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Add Mix-Ins: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
- Shape into Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- To make these energy balls vegan, swap honey for maple syrup, use plant-based almond butter, and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins such as dried fruit (cranberries, raisins) or seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds) for more flavor and texture.
- For a sweeter treat, increase the amount of banana or add a bit more honey/maple syrup.
- You can use peanut butter instead of almond butter for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Category: Snack, Pre-Workout, Healthy
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
