Description
These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites combine rich chocolate flavor with the protein power of cottage cheese for a healthy, satisfying snack. Ready in minutes with no baking required, they’re perfect for on-the-go energy or a guilt-free dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chocolate Topping (optional):
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a bowl, stir together cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the blended cottage cheese mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- For optional chocolate topping: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth. Drizzle or dip each bite.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for fewer calories or full-fat for richer flavor
- Any type of protein powder works, but chocolate complements the flavor best
- For a sweeter taste, add an extra teaspoon of honey or maple syrup
- Roll the finished bites in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes for variety
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein bite
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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