Peanut Butter Cup Bites (Print View)

Creamy peanut butter and cottage cheese bites coated in smooth dark chocolate for a cool, sweet snack.

# Components:

→ 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:

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. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add peanut butter to the blended mixture and process until fully combined and no streaks remain.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling approximately three-quarters full. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the tops.
05 - Freeze for 1 hour, or until the filling is completely firm.
06 - In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt using a double boiler over simmering water, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals until smooth.
07 - Remove frozen bites from the freezer. Spoon melted chocolate over each bite, spreading to cover the tops completely.
08 - Sprinkle crushed peanuts and sea salt over the chocolate coating if desired.
09 - Return bites to the freezer for at least 1 additional hour until the chocolate coating is completely set.
10 - Once fully frozen, remove from the muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Allow 3 to 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste decadent but sneak in real protein, so you're not just eating chocolate for breakfast (though honestly, who's judging).
  • No baking required means zero cleanup stress and a freezer full of ready-to-grab satisfaction within two hours.
  • The cottage cheese trick makes them creamy without any weird texture, and most people can't even tell what makes them so good.
02 -
  • The silicone liners are non-negotiable—paper ones peel off in flakes and ruin the whole vibe when you're trying to impress someone.
  • Blending the cottage cheese until it's genuinely smooth takes commitment, but any remaining lumps will haunt you in every single bite.
03 -
  • Scooping the filling into the muffin tin with an ice cream scoop makes everything faster and keeps portions even without you having to think about it.
  • If your peanut butter is extra thick or oil-separated, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before blending so it combines smoothly with the cottage cheese.
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