High-Protein Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese (blended until creamy)
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 2 tbsp Nestle cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter
• 1.5 tbsp honey (1-2 tbsp; can substitute with stevia)
• salt (a pinch)
• 4 tbsp oat flour (added to reach dough-like consistency)
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate (for melting)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (helps the chocolate not harden too quickly)
• flaky salt (for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to a blender and blend until it is completely creamy and looks like frothy cream.

2. 2

   Pour the blended cottage cheese into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add one scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey (or stevia), and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

4. 4

   Stir the mixture until combined. If it is not thick enough, add approximately 4 tablespoons of oat flour until it reaches a dough-like consistency.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined sheet.

6. 6

   Pop the balls into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.

7. 7

   While the balls are freezing, combine dark chocolate and a little bit of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.

8. 8

   Microwave the chocolate in short intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

9. 9

   Remove the balls from the freezer. Drop each ball into the melted chocolate to coat, then place them back onto the sheet.

10. 10

    Sprinkle a little flaky salt on top of each chocolate-covered ball.

11. 11

    Return the balls to the freezer until the chocolate coating has hardened.

Notes

The creator emphasizes using Good Culture cottage cheese for its creamy texture. If you prefer a lower calorie option, stevia can be used in place of honey. The oat flour is essential for getting the right 'dough' texture that can be rolled into balls.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• high-protein
• snack
• no-bake
• peanut butter
• healthy treats
• vegetarian