Description
These Healthy Protein Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Bites are a delicious and guilt-free snack combining creamy cottage cheese, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder, all coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a protein-packed treat that satisfies sweet cravings while fueling your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix the Dough: Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a medium-sized bowl. Add the almond flour and vanilla protein powder, then mix thoroughly until it forms a thick cookie dough consistency.
- Add Mini Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Portion and Freeze Dough Bites: Scoop the dough into a mini muffin pan lined with muffin liners. Place the pan in the freezer and allow the bites to firm up for about 1 hour.
- Melt Chocolate for Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Bites in Chocolate: Using a fork, dip each chilled cookie dough bite into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Place the coated bites on a lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Set the Chocolate: Transfer the baking sheet back to the freezer for another 20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden completely.
- Enjoy: Once set, enjoy these protein-packed chocolate covered cookie dough bites as a delicious snack.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well-blended to avoid lumps in the cookie dough.
- Use mini chocolate chips to distribute evenly without overpowering the bites.
- Store the finished bites in the freezer or refrigerator to keep the chocolate coating firm.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and select a plant-based protein powder.
- Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt on top enhances the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
