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Cottage Cheese Protein Balls for Kids

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese small curd blends best
  • 1 heaping cup quick oats or rolled oats pulsed a few times
  • 3–4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt optional, but boosts flavor
  • 2–3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds optional fiber/omega boost
  • 3–4 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut optional, for rolling

Method
 

  1. Blend the base. Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. FYI: this step eliminates curd texture—key for picky eaters.
  2. Mix it up. In a bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, oats, honey/maple syrup, nut or seed butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms. If it's loose, add a bit more oats.
  3. Add the fun. Fold in mini chocolate chips and flax/chia. Keep a few chips aside for sprinkling, because aesthetics matter to small humans.
  4. Chill the dough. Pop the bowl into the fridge for 15–20 minutes. This firms it up and makes rolling clean and easy.
  5. Roll into balls. Scoop about 1 tablespoon per ball and roll between your palms. You should get 16–20 bite-sized balls.
  6. Optional coat. Roll some in shredded coconut or a dusting of crushed freeze-dried fruit for color and grip.
  7. Set and serve. Chill for another 10 minutes. Serve cold for best texture.