No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for meal prep, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients and require no baking. Enjoy these creamy, fudgy bites as a guilt-free treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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)
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy to create a uniform base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and protein powder (if using) thoroughly until the batter becomes thick and smooth.
- Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped nuts or seeds and mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Shape Bites: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out about 1-inch portions of the batter and roll them between your hands to form balls. Place each ball on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped bites for 1 hour to allow them to set firmly. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 30 minutes for a quicker set.
- Store: Once chilled, transfer the protein bites to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a thicker batter, add more cocoa powder or protein powder as needed.
- For a softer texture, add a splash of almond milk before blending.
- Roll the bites in shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or extra cocoa powder for a gourmet finish.
- Extra batches can be frozen for up to 3 weeks, making them excellent for meal prep.
- Allow frozen bites to thaw at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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