Protein Cookie Dough Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
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2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup (e.g., Lakanto)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
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1 1/2 cups almond flour (or treated all-purpose flour)
→ Protein & Chocolate Layer
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1/4 cup protein powder, vanilla or choice of flavor
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1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, sugar-free (like Lily's), split
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1 teaspoon coconut oil
# Instructions:
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Blend the cottage cheese in your food processor or blender until it's fully creamy.
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Save 1 cup of the chocolate chips for later. In a bowl, stir the smooth cottage cheese with all the other listed ingredients until blended evenly.
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Place the dough mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set and become easier to work with.
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Line a sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the chilled dough into balls using a cookie scoop. Arrange them on the lined sheet, then freeze for at least 20 minutes.
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Melt the set-aside chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring to keep it smooth. Dip the frozen balls in the melted chocolate, then return to the parchment. Let them chill in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
# Notes:
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Always heat-treat all-purpose flour for safety if using it.
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Feel free to try other protein powder flavors for variety.
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Store in the fridge for the best taste and proper texture.