Description
This high-protein, no-bake dessert combines creamy cottage cheese, peanut butter, and melted chocolate for a delicious and healthy treat. It’s naturally sweetened with honey and topped with crunchy peanuts for a Snickers-inspired flavor. Perfect for a quick dessert, post-workout snack, or guilt-free indulgence!
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cottage cheese (low-fat, organic preferred)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy, unsalted)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup/sweetener of choice)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- 1/3 cup peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a medium bowl, blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, and honey until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Toaster Oven Method: Use the “warm” setting.
- Microwave Method: Heat chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If too thick, stir in a small spoonful of ghee.
- Assemble the Dessert: Evenly divide the blended cottage cheese mixture into individual dessert bowls.
- Top it Off: Drizzle melted chocolate over the dessert.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Variations: Try almond butter instead of peanut butter, or swap peanuts for crushed almonds or cashews.
- Sweetener Options: Maple syrup, agave, or stevia can be used instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg