No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites. Creamy, chocolatey, and packed with protein, these delicious bites are the perfect guilt-free treat for post-workout snacking or mid-afternoon cravings. Enjoy a nutritious indulgence that’s easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and nut butter. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
- Add vanilla extract and half of the chocolate chips; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in rolled oats using a spatula to maintain a light texture.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out portions using a spoon or small cookie scoop, rolling them into balls.
- Press additional chocolate chips into each bite and place on parchment paper.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For a flavor twist, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping cottage cheese for Greek yogurt. Ensure you use high-quality cottage cheese for the best texture and taste.