No Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie Protein Bites
These no bake cottage cheese brownie protein bites are fudgy, chocolatey, and packed with protein. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, protein powder, and cocoa, they come together in just 10 minutes and require zero baking. Perfect for snack prep, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 –2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a small blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- In a medium bowl, mix protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, and blended cottage cheese.
- Add nut butter and maple syrup. Stir everything together using a spatula.
- If the dough seems dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it's rollable.
- Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Press or roll each ball into mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill bites in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to set, or enjoy immediately.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with thick Greek yogurt or blended silken tofu for a dairy-free option.
- Sunflower seed butter works great as a nut-free alternative.
- These protein bites can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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