High Protein Cookie Dough Bites

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup cottage cheese (blended for filling)
• 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour (ground almonds)
• 0.5 cup refined sugar-free chocolate chips (for the dough; such as Enjoy Life or Hu)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating; or more as needed)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (for melting with chocolate chips)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   Blend the filling ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the almond flour until well combined.

4. 4

   Fold in the 1/2 cup of refined sugar-free chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a tray.

6. 6

   Freeze the balls for 20–30 minutes, or until they are firm.

7. 7

   In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil together until smooth.

8. 8

   Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate to coat, then place them back onto a parchment-lined tray.

9. 9

   Refrigerate or freeze the bites until the chocolate coating is set.

10. 10

    Store in the fridge or freezer and enjoy.

Notes

These are refined sugar-free if using brands like Enjoy Life or Hu for the chocolate chips. They keep well in both the refrigerator and the freezer.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high protein
• refined sugar-free
• vegetarian
• no-bake
• gluten-free