No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Protein Bites
Creamy, chocolatey protein bites that are perfect for post-workout snacks or quick breakfasts, all without baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10-14 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop the cottage cheese into a blender. Add the honey and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and protein powder (if using). Mix until you reach a thick consistency.
- Fold in chopped nuts, seeds, or mini chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the batter and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes, until firm. Serve chilled.
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.