Description
These delightful treats combine the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with rich peanut butter, all encased in a snappy chocolate shell. A high-protein, perfectly balanced sweet and savory indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120g) cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
- 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or use silicone molds.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Transfer blended cottage cheese to a bowl. Stir in peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Melt chocolate chips and optional coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Spoon 1-2 tsp melted chocolate into each liner for the bottom layer. Chill 5 minutes to set.
- Spoon 1 tbsp of peanut butter filling over the set chocolate.
- Top with remaining melted chocolate, covering the filling completely. Tap gently to even out.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, or until fully set.
- Remove from liners and enjoy your Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cups!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins