No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites are a delicious and healthy snack packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor. Perfectly creamy and naturally sweetened, they make an ideal energy-boosting treat without any baking required. With just a few simple ingredients, these bites are quick to prepare and customizable with your choice of nuts, seeds, and protein powder.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional, chocolate or vanilla)
Mix-ins
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
- Handful of mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Blend wet ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy, ensuring the cottage cheese breaks down fully.
- Add dry ingredients: Transfer the blended wet mixture into a mixing bowl. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and protein powder (if using), stirring well to create a thick, smooth, and chocolatey batter.
- Mix-ins: Fold in your choice of chopped nuts or seeds along with the mini chocolate chips, incorporating them evenly into the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Shape bites: Using a spoon or small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls by rolling them between your palms. Place the protein bites on a parchment paper-lined tray to keep them from sticking.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bites for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 30 minutes to speed up this process.
- Store: Keep the protein bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them a convenient grab-and-go snack option.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture or low-fat for a lighter bite.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Protein powder is optional but adds an extra protein boost; choose chocolate or vanilla flavor for best results.
- For nut-free version, substitute nuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Mini chocolate chips add sweetness and texture but can be omitted for a lower sugar option.
- To keep bites firmer longer, store in the freezer and thaw a few minutes before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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