Chocolate Cottage Cheese Bars
Chocolate Cottage Cheese Bars are a creamy, no-bake dessert made with cottage cheese, cocoa, dates, and a rich chocolate coating. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying wholesome and nutritious.
Chocolate Cottage Cheese Bars are a luscious blend of creamy cottage cheese, rich cocoa, and naturally sweet dates, all wrapped in a velvety chocolate coating. This wholesome treat strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition, making it ideal as a satisfying snack or a delightful dessert. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these bars are both flavorful and nourishing!
Ingredients
- 4.2 ounces (120 grams) dates, soaked in hot water
- 7 ounces (200 grams) cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 4.2 ounces (120 grams) chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Sugar: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Directions
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Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove the pits and skins, if necessary.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked dates, cottage cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and butter or coconut oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the mixture into a mold and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
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Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler. Stir in the vegetable oil until well combined.
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Spread a layer of melted chocolate evenly over the top of the chilled dessert. Optionally, spread another layer on the bottom of the mold if serving as individual portions. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
