Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites (Print Format)
Creamy chocolate bites made with cottage cheese and cocoa offer a quick, protein-rich no-bake snack for any time.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
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2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 scoop protein powder (optional, chocolate or vanilla)
→ Optional Mix-Ins
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2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
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Handful of mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Steps:
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Place cottage cheese, honey or chosen sweetener, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy without lumps.
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Transfer blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in unsweetened cocoa powder and protein powder if using. Mix thoroughly until thick and uniform like brownie batter.
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Gently fold in chopped nuts or seeds and mini chocolate chips if using, ensuring even distribution without melting chips.
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Portion mixture using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop. Wet hands with cold water and roll portions into 1-inch balls. Place bites on parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
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Refrigerate bites for at least 1 hour until firm. For quicker setting, freeze for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
# Tips:
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Adjust sweetness by tasting the mixture before chilling and adding more sweetener if desired. If batter is too runny, add more cocoa powder or protein powder; if too thick, add a small splash of almond milk.
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These bites are naturally gluten free if protein powder used is certified gluten free or omitted.
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For longer storage, freeze bites in a single layer then transfer to a ziplock bag; keep frozen up to 3 weeks.
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To serve, allow frozen bites to soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Optional flavor variations include adding peanut butter, peppermint extract, frozen raspberries, or rolling bites in shredded coconut or crushed nuts.