Ingredients
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– 1/2 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup rolled oats
– 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Wooden spoon or spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking tray or plate
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, combine the cottage cheese and almond butter in a mixing bowl. I love using my wooden spoon for this since it gives me that nostalgic baking feeling. Mix until everything is smooth and well combined. It’s amazing how creamy the cottage cheese becomes when it’s blended with the almond butter—the texture is so luscious! (See the next page below to continue steps…)