Protein-rich bites featuring peanut butter, cottage cheese, and dark chocolate for a creamy frozen delight.
# 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
# Method 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 and blend again until fully combined with the cottage cheese mixture.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
05 - Freeze for 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm to the touch.
06 - Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water using the 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 completely.
08 - Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and sea salt if desired.
09 - Return the bites to the freezer for at least 1 additional hour, until the chocolate coating is 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 to 5 minutes before serving.
