Protein Cookie Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup of 2% cottage cheese
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2 tbsp of sugar-free maple syrup (try brands like Lakanto)
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A teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups almond flour, or all-purpose flour that's heat-treated
→ Protein & Topping
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1/4 cup of vanilla protein powder or another flavor of your choice
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1 1/2 cups of sugar-free dark chocolate chips, like Lily's (split amount)
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1 tsp of coconut oil
# Instructions:
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Take your cottage cheese and blend it until it's completely creamy. You can use a blender or a food processor for this.
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Put the smooth cottage cheese in a medium bowl. Save 1 cup of the chocolate chips for topping later. Stir in the rest of the ingredients until it's all combined.
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Let the dough firm up by sticking it in the fridge for half an hour.
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Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop small portions of dough using a cookie scoop, roll them into balls, and put them on the tray. Freeze the balls for about 20 minutes or longer.
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Melt the chocolate chips you set aside earlier in a microwave (stirring every 15 seconds). Dip the cold dough balls into the melted chocolate, pop them back on the parchment paper, and chill until the chocolate is firm.
# Notes:
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If you pick all-purpose flour, be sure to heat-treat it to make it safe.
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Switch up the flavors by using a different protein powder.
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For the best texture and safety, store in the fridge.