Description
No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites are a healthy snack packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional, chocolate or vanilla)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
- Handful of mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder (if using) until thick and smooth.
- Fold in nuts, seeds, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes).
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For thicker batter, add more cocoa or protein powder.
- For softer texture, add a splash of almond milk.
- Roll bites in coconut, crushed nuts, or cocoa for a gourmet look.
- Freeze extra batches for up to 3 weeks.
- Flavor ideas: Peanut Butter Swirl, Mint Chocolate, Berry Bliss, Double Chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Cottage Cheese, Brownie Batter, Protein Bites