No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites (Print-Friendly Format)
Rich chocolate brownie bites made easy with cottage cheese and protein, finished with chocolate chips and nuts.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base
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240 g cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
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30 ml honey or maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
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5 ml pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 scoop (approx. 30 g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)
→ Add-ins
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20 g chopped nuts or seeds
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15 g mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder, if using, until a thick batter forms.
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Gently incorporate chopped nuts or seeds and mini chocolate chips into the mixture without overmixing.
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Scoop portions of the batter and roll into 2.5 cm balls. Arrange evenly on a tray lined with parchment paper.
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Refrigerate the bites for 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes, until firm.
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Transfer set bites to an airtight container and store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
# Extra Tips:
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For a thicker consistency, add additional cocoa or protein powder. For a softer result, blend in a splash of almond milk.
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Enhance the bites by rolling in desiccated coconut, crushed nuts, or extra cocoa powder for a polished finish.
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Prepare in advance and freeze for up to 3 weeks for convenient meal prep.
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Customized variations: Add peanut butter for richness, peppermint extract for a minty touch, blend in frozen raspberries for fruitiness, or increase chocolate chips for more indulgence.