Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cup Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cup Bowl is a deliciously creamy and protein-packed snack that combines the rich flavors of cocoa, peanut butter, and honey with the satisfying crunch of chocolate chips and peanuts. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a wholesome treat, it offers a delightful balance of salty and sweet in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook, blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Toppings and Mix-ins
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (melted slightly for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts (for crunch)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and honey until fully combined. For a smoother texture, blend the mixture in a food processor for 10–15 seconds to create a creamy base.
- Prepare the serving bowl: Spoon the creamy cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl, creating a rich and velvety foundation for your toppings.
- Drizzle peanut butter: Slightly melt the peanut butter and drizzle it evenly over the cottage cheese mixture to add a nutty and indulgent flavor layer.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips and crushed peanuts over the top for a satisfying chocolate crunch and nutty texture.
- Finish with sea salt: Add a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness with a subtle salty contrast, enhancing all the flavors.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy your peanut butter cup bowl immediately, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Use lactose-free cottage cheese if you are sensitive to lactose.
- For extra smoothness, blending the mixture helps achieve a creamier texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup according to your preference.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings like sliced bananas or shredded coconut for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, peanut butter cup, healthy snack, protein bowl, chocolate, quick recipe, no bake
