Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (gluten-free)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal or chia seeds
Instructions
- Gather and Prep Ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately. Use room temperature cottage cheese for the best texture and ensure almond flour is fresh to avoid chalkiness.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating the base that binds all ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together almond flour, sea salt, and flaxseed meal or chia seeds if using, to add nutty flavor and texture.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly without melting.
- Form and Chill: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form small bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
Notes
- Choose smooth, finely curded cottage cheese to avoid graininess.
- Allow sufficient chilling time to help bites hold together and enhance flavor.
- Fold chocolate chips gently to preserve texture.
- Measure almond flour by spooning into a measuring cup and leveling to prevent dryness.
- Add a dash of sea salt to amplify sweetness and balance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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