Chocolate Cottage Cheese Truffles
Rich, creamy Cottage Cheese Truffles with a smooth chocolate filling and crispy chocolate shell. Blended cottage cheese adds protein and a silky texture that's perfect for an easy no-bake dessert.
Servings: 15 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour to make oat flour, blend oats until you get a fine powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder I like Clean Simple Eats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Using a blender or immersion blender in a bowl, blend cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
- Transfer cottage cheese mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in oat or almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder and salt. Note: If using almond flour and your dough is too wet to be scooped, add a tablespoon or two of extra flour.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop mixture onto the parchment paper using a 1 tbsp cooking scoop. It should make about 15 equal balls. Place in freezer to firm up the mixture while you prepare the chocolate.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring between until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip each truffle ball into the chocolate and return to parchment lined pan. Note: You can use a fork to make the process a bit easier. Repeat until all truffles are coated with chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is hardened up before serving.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. This creates the creamy texture and ensures you won't notice any curds in the finished truffles.
- Oat flour and almond flour both work well. Oat flour creates a softer, more fudgy center, while almond flour gives them a lighter, less fudgy center. Almond flour is a slightly wetter dough, so add a little bit of extra almond flour if needed.
- Freeze the truffles for about 20 minutes before dipping so they're firm enough to hold their shape in the melted chocolate.
- Nutrition information will vary depending on the brand of protein powder used.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator and enjoy them chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
