Servings: 40 balls
Net Carbs: 0.9g
These Keto Pistachio Cottage Cheese Bonbons are the perfect low-carb treat! They’re high in protein, sugar-free, gluten-free, and easy to make. With a rich blend of cottage cheese, almond flour, and pistachios, these bite-sized bonbons are coated in either crushed pistachios or melted sugar-free chocolate. Ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to a keto diet. Perfect for holidays, parties, or as a quick treat!
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
Keto Pistachio Cottage Cheese Bonbons
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios crushed
- 1/4 cup swerve
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract sugar-free
Coating: Option 1
- 1/2 cup pistachios crushed
Coating: Option 2
- 1 cup dark chocolate sugar-free for coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for coating
Instructions
Bonbons Base
- Blend the base. Add the cottage cheese, almond flour, crushed pistachios, Swerve sweetener, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined. The mixture should be firm enough to shape.
- Shape the bonbons. Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Coating options
- Option 1: Pistachio Coating
- Roll each ball immediately in crushed pistachios until fully coated. No need to freeze! This is a quick and easy way to enjoy them.
- Option 2: Chocolate Coating
- Place the shaped balls in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up. While they’re freezing, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil. Once the bonbons are ready, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully coated. Place them back on the baking sheet to set.
- Serve or store. After coating, your keto bonbons are ready to enjoy! For the chocolate-coated ones, let the chocolate harden before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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.
Tips & Variations
- Add more flavor. For a little twist, consider a sprinkle of cocoa powder to the mixture for added flavor.
- Alternative coatings. Not into dark chocolate? You can use cool whip or even a mix of cream cheese and vanilla for a creamy coating.
- Protein boost. You could also add a scoop of protein powder to the mix if you’re looking to bump up your protein intake even more! This makes them a great option for a healthy dessert or even a high-protein snack.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Net Carbs: 0.9g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 2.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.4g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-pistachio-cottage-cheese-bonbons/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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