This decadent cottage cheese bowl combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet dates, vanilla protein powder, dark chocolate chips and peanuts, giving you that classic Snickers flavor in every bite. However, it’s also packed with 23 grams of protein per serving, so it makes a great option for a post workout snack, or as a filling breakfast or sweet treat. Keep a few bowls or jars in the fridge for easy meal prep!
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High Protein Snickers Bowl with Cottage Cheese
As a Registered Dietitian, I am a huge cottage cheese fan and am totally here for all the cottage cheese love. It’s naturally creamy yet packed with so much protein! Plus, it really takes on the flavor of whatever you add to it, whether that’s sweet or savory. I love using it for this Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding, Cottage Cheese Mousse or this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip!
But if you haven’t tried these easy Snickers inspired cottage cheese bowls, you need to add them to your list of must-make recipes ASAP. Even if you don’t like the texture of cottage cheese, it’s thick and creamy and has a caramel-like flavor from the dates. It’s almost like a cross between ice cream and cookie dough and is just as satisfying, but makes a nutritious treat to enjoy any time of day!
Elysia’s Recipe Recap
Texture: Thick and creamy like the most indulgent no-bake cheesecake or pudding
Taste: Sweet and rich with that perfect balance of peanut butter
and chocolate
Ease: This is a dump-and-go recipe literally anyone can make
Recommended: 10/10 – Absolutely delicious!
Would I make these again? We’ve been making these constantly. I crave it every week as a post workout snack!
Why We Love This Snickers Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
- Super simple dump-and-go recipe
- Delicious way to increase your protein intake
- Adjustable recipe that can be made with any type of chocolate or nuts
- Will convert any cottage cheese hater into a fan
- Great addition to your weekly snack rotation to help you hit those protein goals
- Relies on simple ingredients most of us always have on hand
Ingredient Notes
- Cottage cheese: I typically use low fat cottage cheese instead of fat-free, although you can adjust that to meet your dietary needs.
- Medjool dates: These have a rich sweetness that gives you that caramel flavor from Snickers.
- Vanilla protein powder: I’m a big fan of the vegan protein powders from GoodProtein. They have extra fiber, don’t mess with your tummy, and are loaded with superfoods!
- Peanuts: I use halved or whole peanuts here, which break into little pieces while blending.
- Dark chocolate chips: These add just enough chocolate flavor without a ton of sugar. Since you’re blending them into little pieces, you’ll end up tasting more chocolate than there really is!
- Garnishes: Decorate with your favorite toppings, like extra chocolate chips, extra peanuts, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a little sea salt. So good!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Soak the dates in a bowl of boiling hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- In a small blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, dates and protein powder until the dates have been fully broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
- Add the peanuts and chocolate chips and then pulse until slightly broken down (you still want some chunks of chocolate and peanuts for texture). Add the mixture to a jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. To serve, top with a few additional chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, a drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt, if desired. Enjoy!
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Expert Tips
- For best results, don’t rush soaking the dates. This really helps them break up nicely in the cottage cheese mixture so that you achieve a smooth consistency.
Recipe FAQs
I know that many people feel funny about the texture of cottage cheese with the individual cheese curds. If that bothers you, blended cottage cheese is the answer. After blending, those little curds break up into a thick, creamy texture similar to yogurt or sour cream (but without the tang). Doctor it with all your favorite flavors and you will truly never know there is cottage cheese inside.
Nope! If you’re not into peanuts or have an allergy, you can substitute almonds and almond butter, sunflower seeds and sunflower butter, or whichever nut or seed butter you prefer. That’s an easy swap!
If you can’t get over the flavor or texture of cottage cheese, there are a couple of options. One option is to use ricotta, which also blends into a smooth creamy texture and has a similar protein content. Greek yogurt also works, although it doesn’t necessarily have quite the same flavor profile and may turn out more tangy.
Storage Guidelines
Each cottage cheese Snickers bowl is best consumed after sitting in the fridge for an hour, but you can also prep the leftovers by adding them to separate containers and refrigerating for 3-4 days. Just grab and serve any time you want a sweet treat!
They can also be frozen or blended in a Ninja Creami for a protein-packed ice cream alternative!
Serving Suggestions
To amp up that Snickers flavor, drizzle each serving with natural peanut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt. So good! You can also add some extra toppings, like fresh berries or sliced banana.
For even more snickers flavor, you can also chop up a of little Snickers bar and sprinkle it over top. By consuming it with these bowls, it will be balanced with plenty of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to help keep your blood sugar more balanced.
Recipe Variations
- Use a different protein powder: Instead of vanilla, try using chocolate protein powder for an even richer, chocolaty flavor.
- Reduce the carbs: If you need to avoid sugar as much as possible, you can make this cottage cheese Snickers bowl low carb by replacing the dates with a little sugar-free maple syrup and using sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Make popsicles: Blend thoroughly then spoon the mixture into popsicle molds, drizzling nut butter and chopped chocolate chips as you go. Freeze until solid then enjoy for a high protein dessert!
- Add a little cream cheese: To make these high protein cottage cheese bowls taste like cheesecake, add a small amount of cream cheese before blending. A little adds so much flavor!
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
- Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels
- Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
- 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Waffles
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
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Healthy Cottage Cheese Snickers Bowl {High Protein}
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 pitted Medjool dates (soaked)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak the dates in a bowl of boiling hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- In a small blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, dates and protein powder until the dates have been fully broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
- Add the peanuts and chocolate chips and then pulse until slightly broken down (you still want some chunks of chocolate and peanuts for texture). Add the mixture to a jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. To serve, top with a few additional chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, a drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, don’t rush soaking the dates. This really helps them break up nicely in the cottage cheese mixture so that you achieve a smooth consistency.
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