Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
2. Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
3. Gradually mix in the rolled oats until the mixture is thick and holds together. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
4. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Once all the balls are formed, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
6. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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