Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites are no-bake, high-protein, fudgy snacks made with real ingredients like cocoa, oats, and cottage cheese. A perfect guilt-free treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add oats, cocoa powder, and salt. Blend until a thick dough forms, scraping down sides as needed.
- Adjust Texture: If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk; if too wet, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Fold in Extras: Stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
- Shape: Roll into 1-inch balls using clean hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Chill: Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to set.
Notes
These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Try adding flavors like mint extract, espresso powder, or peanut butter to switch it up!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg