No-Bake Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Bites
These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Bites are a high-protein, easy-to-make snack combining creamy cottage cheese, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for post-workout fuel or a healthy on-the-go treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in rolled oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes until slightly firm.
- Roll the mixture into 12–14 bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a smoother texture and less added sugar.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more oats or chill longer.
- Can be frozen for longer storage and thawed as needed.
- Great for meal prep—make a batch and enjoy all week.
- Customize with mix-ins like seeds, nuts, or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
