High Protein Cookie Dough Truffles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2% cottage cheese, 1 cup
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Sugar-free maple syrup (like Lakanto), 2 tablespoons
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Pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
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Almond flour, 1 1/2 cups (or heat-treated all-purpose flour)
→ Protein & Coating
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Vanilla protein powder (or preferred flavor), 1/4 cup
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Sugar-free dark chocolate chips (like Lily's), 1 1/2 cups divided
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Coconut oil, 1 teaspoon
# Instructions:
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Start by blending your cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
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Set aside 1 cup of chocolate chips for coating. In a medium bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese with all remaining ingredients until well mixed.
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Pop the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment, then use a cookie scoop to portion and roll the chilled dough into even balls. Place them on the sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes.
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Melt the reserved chocolate chips in 15-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Dip each frozen ball in the melted chocolate and place back on parchment. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets completely.
# Notes:
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If using all-purpose flour, it must be heat-treated for food safety
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Can customize with different protein powder flavors
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Keep refrigerated for best texture and food safety