These Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bonbons are the perfect quick and delicious high-protein snack. These high protein balls are low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free, making them an excellent choice for anyone on a keto diet. Plus, they’re made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
These bonbons are great for satisfying your sweet tooth while helping you stay on track with your weight loss goals. They pack protein from cottage cheese and peanut butter, giving you a snack that keeps you full and energized.
Why You’ll Love These Bonbon
- High-protein dessert: Perfect for anyone on a keto diet, with protein from the cottage cheese and peanut butter.
- Low-carb and sugar-free: Keeps you in line with your keto goals while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Simple ingredients: You likely have most of these items already in your grocery store pantry, like almond flour, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.
- Customizable: You can swap the unsweetened peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you have peanut allergies.
If you’d like to see how I made this recipe, check out my quick YouTube video for helpful process shots and tips!
Ingredients
- full-fat cottage cheese
- almond flour
- sugar-free peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- Swerve (or your preferred low-carb sweetener)
- sugar-free dark chocolate (for coating)
- coconut oil (for coating)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, peanut butter, and sweetener. Mix until smooth and fully combined. For a creamier texture, use a high-speed blender or immersion blender to get everything perfectly blended.
Using a measuring teaspoon, portion out the mixture to ensure equal sizes, then roll into small balls. This helps with portion control. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Freeze the peanut butter balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up. This will make them easier to coat with chocolate.
While the balls are in the freezer, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate on the stove over low heat.
Dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate, making sure to fully coat them. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on the parchment paper.
Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the bonbons back in the freezer for a few minutes.
Once the chocolate has hardened, they’re ready to enjoy!
Adjusting Almond Flour
Depending on the cottage cheese you use, the mixture’s moisture level might vary.
- If your mixture is too wet to form into balls, add more almond flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough is sticky enough to hold its shape.
- If it’s too dry and crumbly, add a little more cottage cheese.
Adjust as needed to get the perfect ball shape!
Storage
These bonbons are best stored in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for up to a week or in a freezer-safe container for longer storage. They make the perfect high-protein snack you can grab on the go!
Pro Tips
- For easier mixing, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature.
- To get the perfect creamy texture, try blending your cottage cheese mixture using a food processor or immersion blender.
- If you prefer a smoother finish, use sugar-free chocolate chips..
- You can also use powdered peanut butter mixed with water for a lower-fat option.
FAQ
Q: Can I use cream cheese instead of cottage cheese?
A: Yes, you can substitute cream cheese for cottage cheese. It will create a richer flavor and a creamier texture, but the bonbons will still be delicious. Just adjust the dry ingredients since cream cheese is less watery.
Q: What if I can’t find sugar-free dark chocolate?
A: You can use unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with a low-carb sweetener and some heavy cream to create your own chocolate coating.
Q: Can I store these bonbons in the freezer?
A: Yes! You can freeze them in an airtight container for up to a month. They’re great to have on hand as a quick snack.
Q: Can I add protein powder to this recipe?
A: Absolutely! To boost the protein content, you can add your favorite protein powder to the mixture. Just keep in mind it might affect the texture, so you may need to adjust the almond flour.
Q: Can I make these into fat bombs?
A: Yes, these bonbons are very similar to fat bombs! They’re loaded with healthy fats from the peanut butter, coconut oil, and dark chocolate, making them the perfect keto-friendly treat.
More Keto Recipes You’ll Love
- Keto Gingerbread Cottage Cheese Bonbons
- Keto Pistachio Cottage Cheese Bonbons
- Keto Gingerbread Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- 1 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chips
Enjoy these tasty Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bonbons as part of your keto dessert recipes, and don’t forget to share your creations with me on social media!
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bonbons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup full- fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup sugar-free peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup Swerve or your favorite low-carb sweetener
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate for coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, peanut butter, and sweetener. Mix until smooth and fully combined. For a creamier texture, use a high-speed blender or immersion blender to get everything perfectly blended.
- Using a measuring teaspoon, portion out the mixture to ensure equal sizes, then roll into small balls. This helps with portion control. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking.
- Freeze the peanut butter balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up. This will make them easier to coat with chocolate.
- While the balls are in the freezer, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate on the stove over low heat.
- Dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate, making sure to fully coat them. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on the parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the bonbons back in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, they’re ready to enjoy!
YouTube Video
Notes
Adjusting the Almond Flour
Depending on the type of cottage cheese you use, the mixture might be too wet or too dry.- If it’s too wet and not forming into balls easily, just add more almond flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it sticks together.
- If it’s too dry, mix in a little more cottage cheese to get the right consistency.
Pro Tips
- For easier mixing, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature.
- To get the perfect creamy texture, try blending your cottage cheese mixture using a food processor or immersion blender.
- If you prefer a smoother finish, use sugar-free chocolate chips..
- You can also use powdered peanut butter mixed with water for a lower-fat option.
