High-Protein Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Balls
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A healthy, high-protein take on peanut butter cups using blended cottage cheese for a creamy, fudgy texture. Each ball packs 10g of protein and satisfies sweet cravings without the guilt.
- Time
- 40 minutes
- Equipment
- Microwave and blender
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, peanuts, and dairy
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 225 g
- 30 g
- 10 g
- 12 g
- 30 g
- 1 g
- 30 g
- 85 g
- 5 g
- 1 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 425 g before cooking, which is about 70 g per serving.
Steps
Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to a blender and blend until it is completely creamy and looks like frothy cream.
Pour the blended cottage cheese into a mixing bowl.
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.
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.
Roll the dough into balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined sheet.
Pop the balls into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.
While the balls are freezing, combine dark chocolate and a little bit of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave the chocolate in short intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Remove the balls from the freezer. Drop each ball into the melted chocolate to coat, then place them back onto the sheet.
Sprinkle a little flaky salt on top of each chocolate-covered ball.
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
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
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