Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bites (Print)

Frozen peanut butter and cottage cheese bites coated in dark chocolate, a creamy and satisfying snack.

# Components:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy

→ Chocolate Coating

05 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, at least 60% cacao
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
08 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
02 - In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add peanut butter and blend again until fully combined.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
05 - Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.
06 - Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water using a double boiler method, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Remove the frozen bites from the freezer. Spoon melted chocolate over each, spreading to cover the tops.
08 - Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and sea salt, if using.
09 - Return the bites to the freezer for at least 1 more hour, until set.
10 - Once fully frozen, remove from muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to eat. Let sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before enjoying.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes of active time, then the freezer does the work
  • Packed with 4 grams of protein per bite for a satisfying snack
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly
  • Perfect for meal prep—store in the freezer for up to 3 months
  • Customizable with your favorite nut butters and toppings
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest, most indulgent texture
  • Natural peanut butter works best—avoid brands with added oils or sugars
  • Let the first freeze go the full hour so the bites hold their shape when adding chocolate
  • A small offset spatula makes spreading the chocolate coating much easier
  • Store bites in a single layer initially, then stack with parchment between layers once fully frozen
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