Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Energy Balls
These Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with protein from the cottage cheese and natural sweetness from bananas, these bite-sized treats are both satisfying and healthy. They require minimal preparation and are great for on-the-go snacking.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or potato masher
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet or plate
- 1 plastic wrap or container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 piece ripe banana about 100g
- 1 cup cottage cheese about 240g
- 1 cup rolled oats about 90g
- ¼ cup honey about 85g
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional, about 30g
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional, about 45g
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add the cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, ensuring that they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips for additional flavor and texture.
- Using your hands, scoot tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into balls, placing them on a baking sheet or plate.
- Once all the mixture is rolled into balls, cover them with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
- Store the energy balls in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
These energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients such as dried fruits or seeds.
If you prefer a vegan version, replace the cottage cheese with a dairy-free alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.