No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie (Recipe for Printing)
Chocolatey, high-protein bites with cottage cheese and cocoa. Satisfying, simple, and great for energizing snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Base
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1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or preferred sweetener
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Mix
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)
→ Mix-ins
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2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
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Handful mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth and no lumps remain.
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Transfer the smooth mixture to a bowl. Stir in unsweetened cocoa powder and, if desired, protein powder. Mix until a thick, brownie batter consistency forms.
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Fold in chopped nuts or seeds and mini chocolate chips if using. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the batter and roll each portion between your palms into 1-inch balls.
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Arrange protein bites on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes for quicker setting.
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Transfer chilled bites to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
# Extra Tips:
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For a fudgier taste, add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter.
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If the mixture is too runny, add additional cocoa powder or protein powder. To soften the texture, mix in a splash of milk.
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Customize by blending in frozen raspberries for berry flavor or swirling in peanut butter before chilling.
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Roll the chilled bites in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for extra texture and presentation.
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Freeze extra bites for up to 3 weeks. Thaw at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating.