No-Bake Cottage Cheese Brownie (Print Version)
Fudgy brownie bites with cottage cheese, cocoa, and nuts—simple protein snack for any time.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 cup cottage cheese
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or sweetener of choice
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Additions
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 scoop protein powder (optional)
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2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
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Mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Steps:
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Blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until fully smooth.
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Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and mix in unsweetened cocoa powder and optional protein powder until the batter is thick and uniform.
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Fold in chopped nuts or seeds and, if desired, mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
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Chill the bites in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
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Place finished bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
# Notes:
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Blending until completely smooth ensures a creamy consistency absent of curds.