Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter and cottage cheese bites coated in dark chocolate make a satisfying frozen snack.

# What You 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 Make It:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add peanut butter to the blended mixture and blend again until fully combined.
04 - Spoon the peanut butter 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 - 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 bite, spreading to cover the tops.
08 - Sprinkle crushed peanuts and sea salt over the chocolate-coated bites, if using.
09 - Return the bites to the freezer for at least 1 additional hour until completely set.
10 - Once fully frozen, remove from muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Let sit at room temperature for 3-5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 4 grams per bite from cottage cheese and peanut butter
  • No baking required—just blend, freeze, and coat with chocolate
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, with easy vegan adaptations
  • Make-ahead friendly; stores in the freezer for weeks
  • Satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome, real-food ingredients
  • Customizable with different nut butters, chocolate types, and toppings
02 -
  • Blend cottage cheese thoroughly—at least 60 seconds—to ensure a completely smooth, creamy texture
  • Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for the cleanest ingredient list
  • Don't skip the coconut oil in the chocolate coating; it prevents the chocolate from becoming rock-hard in the freezer
  • Allow bites to sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes before eating for the best texture and flavor
  • Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
  • These keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months—perfect for batch prep
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