Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Bites Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter Bites are a healthy and delicious no-bake snack perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Made with creamy cottage cheese, rich cocoa powder, and natural sweetener, these bites offer a protein-packed treat that requires just a few minutes to prepare. Ideal for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free dessert, they combine the flavors of brownie batter with the nutritional benefits of cottage cheese.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (such as honey, maple syrup, or a zero-calorie sweetener)
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, and your choice of sweetener. Blend until the mixture is smooth and resembles brownie batter in texture.
- Roll Into Bites: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the blended mixture into bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed bites onto a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the brownie batter bites for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and develop the flavors. Once chilled, they are ready to serve and enjoy as a healthy snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary preference.
- You can substitute the sweetener with your preferred alternative to adjust sweetness.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
Keywords: cottage cheese, brownie bites, healthy snack, no-bake dessert, protein bites, cocoa, low-fat snack