Peanut Butter Cottage Bites (Print Version)

Creamy peanut butter and cottage cheese frozen bites with a dark chocolate coating and crunchy toppings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy

→ Chocolate Coating

05 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, at least 60% cacao
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
08 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
02 - In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add peanut butter to the blended mixture and blend again until fully combined.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
05 - Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.
06 - Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water using a double boiler method, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Remove the frozen bites from the freezer. Spoon melted chocolate over each, spreading to cover the tops.
08 - Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and sea salt, if desired.
09 - Return the bites to the freezer for at least 1 additional hour, until set.
10 - Once fully frozen, remove from muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to consume. Let sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • High in protein with cottage cheese and peanut butter for a satisfying snack
  • Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly
  • Perfect for meal prep and portion control
  • Uses simple, wholesome ingredients you likely have on hand
  • No baking required—just blend, freeze, and enjoy
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor
  • Blend the cottage cheese for at least 1-2 minutes to ensure no lumps remain
  • Let the bites sit at room temperature for 3-5 minutes before eating for the best texture
  • Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
  • Double the batch and keep them stocked in your freezer for up to 2 months
  • For perfectly smooth tops, tap the muffin tin on the counter after filling to release air bubbles
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