Cottage Cheese & Peanut Butter Snickers Dessert
Make this easy, high-protein Cottage Cheese & Peanut Butter Snickers Dessert! A no-bake treat blended smooth and topped with chocolate and peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:
- 16 ounces cottage cheese (I use Trader Joe’s organic low-fat cottage cheese) (Approx 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy, unsalted)
- 1/3 cup honey (can be maple syrup, or your sweetener of choice)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (melted; if using chocolate bar, cut it into small pieces before melting)
- 1/3 cup peanuts (chopped)
- (Optional: Small spoonful of ghee or coconut oil if needed for melting chocolate)
These quantities make approximately 4 servings.
Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest base.
Instructions
Let’s walk through this effortless dessert creation:
1. Blend the Base:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, peanut butter, and honey (or maple syrup).
- Using an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender/food processor), blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed. Ensure no cottage cheese curds remain.
2. Melt the Chocolate:
- Place the chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar) in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Alternatively, use the “warm” setting on a toaster oven or melt over a double boiler.
- If the melted chocolate seems too thick, stir in a small spoonful of ghee or coconut oil to make it smoother and more pourable.
3. Assemble the Dessert Bowls:
- Evenly distribute the blended cottage cheese-peanut butter mixture among four individual dessert bowls. Smooth the tops slightly.
4. Add Chocolate Topping:
- Pour or spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the cottage cheese mixture in each bowl.
5. Add Peanut Topping:
- Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the melted chocolate layer.
6. Chill:
- Place the dessert bowls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set slightly and the flavors to meld.
7. Serve:
- Enjoy your “Snickers” dessert! Store leftovers in the fridge.
Incredibly easy assembly for a delicious result!