Description
A nutritious and satisfying snack option that combines cottage cheese, cocoa, and healthy fats for protein-packed bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients – Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Combine Base Ingredients – Mix cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and oats in a large bowl.
- Add Nut Butter and Sweetener – Stir in nut butter and sweetener until well-blended.
- Enhance with Flavor – Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Form the Bites – Shape into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill the Bites – Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy! – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu. Adjust sweetness based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: no-bake, protein bites, healthy snack, cottage cheese, dessert alternative