Description
These Healthy Protein Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Bites combine creamy cottage cheese, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder into a guilt-free treat coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while boosting your protein intake 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 Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dough: Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a medium bowl. Add almond flour and vanilla protein powder, mixing until the mixture forms a thick cookie dough consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Freeze Dough: Portion the dough into a mini muffin pan lined with muffin liners. Place in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between until smooth and glossy.
- Dip Bites: Using a fork, dip each chilled cookie dough bite into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top. Transfer the baking sheet back to the freezer for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden.
- Serve: Enjoy these protein-packed chocolate cookie dough bites as a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- Ensure cookie dough bites are fully frozen before dipping to make coating easier.
- Flaky sea salt on chocolate adds a nice contrast and enhances flavor.
- Store finished bites in the freezer for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
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
