Description

No-Bake Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cups — a protein-packed, high-protein dessert that tastes utterly sinful but is made with wholesome ingredients. These mini no-bake peanut butter cups combine velvety blended cottage cheese, creamy peanut butter, a touch of honey, and a rich dark chocolate shell for a guilt-minimizing treat. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a healthy dessert swap, these cups deliver balanced macros, satisfying texture, and endless customization options (vegan swaps, nut-butter variations, caramel drizzles). Ideal keywords: high protein dessert, no-bake peanut butter cups, healthy cottage cheese recipes, protein-packed dessert, low-effort no-bake treats.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (use natural if possible)
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, melted
Optional: sea salt, caramel drizzle, chopped nuts, shredded coconut

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla; blend until completely smooth and fluffy.
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or silicone molds.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted dark chocolate into the bottom of each liner; spread to form an even base and freeze 4–6 minutes until set.
Spoon the cottage cheese filling into each cup, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon.
Top each cup with more melted chocolate to fully cover the filling; tap the tin to remove air bubbles and smooth the surface.
Freeze the tin for at least 20 minutes until the chocolate is firm and cups are set.
Remove liners or pop cups from silicone molds and let sit 2–3 minutes at room temperature before eating for the ideal melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Store chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

Blend until silky: use a high-speed blender or process longer to remove curds from cottage cheese.
Taste and adjust sweetness before chilling; cottage cheese brands vary in tang and salt.
Silicone molds make unmolding effortless and keep edges clean.
For vegan: swap in silken tofu or dairy-free cottage cheese and use maple syrup + vegan chocolate.
To make larger cups, double the recipe and use a standard muffin tin.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cup
Calories: 160
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg

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