Description
Delicious and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars made with smooth cottage cheese blended with cocoa, peanut butter, and maple syrup. These no-churn frozen treats are dipped in a rich chocolate coating and topped with crunchy peanuts and chocolate sprinkles for an indulgent yet protein-packed dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cup cottage cheese (any variety)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- dash salt
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Toppings & Coating
- 2 tablespoons peanuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (Hu No Added Sugar recommended)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for melting with chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Blend the Ice Cream Base: Combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Pour and Freeze: Pour the blended mixture into silicone popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and cover with the mold’s silicone lid. Freeze for 3-4 hours, or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring gently between each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Remove the frozen popsicles from the molds. Quickly dip each popsicle into the melted chocolate, shaking off excess. Immediately roll or sprinkle the popsicles in chopped peanuts and chocolate sprinkles to coat before the chocolate hardens.
- Set and Serve: Place the decorated popsicles on parchment paper to allow the chocolate coating to set. Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer for later. For a softer, creamier texture, allow to thaw for 5-10 minutes before eating.
Notes
- No ice cream maker required—just blend, freeze, dip, and enjoy.
- Silicone popsicle molds are recommended for easier removal of popsicles.
- These bars can become icy if frozen too long; thaw briefly before serving for best texture.
- Use natural peanut butter to keep the flavor rich and wholesome.
- Hu No Sugar Added Chocolate Chips are recommended for a healthier chocolate coating option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- 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
