Servings: 40 balls
Net Carbs: 1.5g
Indulge in these Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Cottage Cheese Bonbons, a low-carb, high-protein treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! These bonbons are sugar-free, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with creamy cottage cheese and crunchy hazelnuts. A great source of protein with only 1.5g net carbs per serving, this recipe is ideal for a quick snack or post-workout treat. Easy to make and loaded with flavor!
Ingredients
Keto Balls
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese full-fat for best texture
- 1 cup almond flour or adjust as needed for consistency
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts or use hazelnut butter for a smooth texture
- 1/4 cup Swerve sweetener
Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate sugar-free
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for smooth melting
Instructions
- Prepare the Hazelnuts: Place hazelnuts in a food processor or immersion blender and blend until finely ground. If using hazelnut butter, skip this step.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, almond flour, and Swerve to the ground hazelnuts in the food processor. Blend until you get a smooth, thick consistency. The mixture should be sticky enough to form balls; if too soft, add 1 tablespoon of almond flour at a time until it holds together.
- Shape the Balls: Scoop and roll the cottage cheese mixture into small balls using a measuring teaspoon for uniform size. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the Balls: Pop the balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm them up, making them easier to coat.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in a small bowl over low heat until smooth. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated, and place it back on the parchment paper.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to harden completely before serving. Enjoy your creamy, chocolate-coated protein bonbons!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Almond Flour Adjustment: Cottage cheese brands can vary in moisture levels. If the mixture seems too soft to hold a shape, add almond flour one tablespoon at a time until it’s sticky but formable.
- Hazelnut Options: Use whole hazelnuts for a crunchy texture or hazelnut butter for a smoother consistency.
- Melting Chocolate: Add coconut oil to the chocolate to create a smooth coating that’s easy to dip. Melt it slowly to avoid scorching.
- Sweetener: Monk fruit or erythritol can replace Swerve. Choose a keto-friendly favorite sweetener to keep these bonbons sugar-free.
- Dark Chocolate: Use sugar-free dark chocolate or keto chocolate chips for a low-carb coating.
- Cottage Cheese Alternatives: Try whipped cottage cheese for an even smoother texture, or replace with ricotta cheese if you are not fan of cottage cheese.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.2g | Net Carbs: 1.5g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.2g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-chocolate-hazelnut-cottage-cheese-bonbons/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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