Description
Delight in these creamy and delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars that blend smooth cottage cheese, peanut butter, and maple syrup. These no-ice-cream-maker treats are frozen to perfection, then dipped in a rich chocolate coating sprinkled with crunchy peanuts and chocolate sprinkles for a satisfying texture and flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cup cottage cheese (any variety)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Toppings and Coating
- 2 tablespoons peanuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (Hu No Added Sugar recommended)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and dash of salt in a blender or Nutribullet cup. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Freeze Ice Cream Bars: Pour the blended mixture into silicone popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and cover with silicone lids. Freeze for 3-4 hours or until the bars are fully set.
- Prepare Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir gently, then microwave for another 30 seconds until smooth and melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Once the bars are frozen, dip each popsicle into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Quickly roll or sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chocolate sprinkles before the chocolate sets. Place the coated bars on parchment paper to harden.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately for a slightly soft texture or return to the freezer for later enjoyment. Allow bars to thaw 5-10 minutes before serving for a creamier consistency.
Notes
- No ice cream maker required, making this recipe incredibly simple.
- Silicone popsicle molds are recommended for easy removal.
- These bars can become icy if stored in the freezer for too long; thaw slightly before serving.
- Hu No Sugar Added Chocolate Chips are a preferred choice for the coating.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 209 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
