These no-bake Cookie Dough Bars combine a cottage-cheese and all-natural peanut-butter base with almond flour, sugar-free chocolate chips, and a rich dark-chocolate topping. Sugar-free maple syrup adds sweetness. Keep chilled for a sweet treat.
10–15 minPrep time
40 minChill time
10 barsServings
NUTRITION FACTS (APPROXIMATE · PER SERVING)
Calories220 kcal
Protein8 g
Carbs12 g
Fat17 g
Fiber5 g
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup all-natural peanut butter (peanuts only, ideally unsalted)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup (nutrition varies by brand)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (about 3 oz)
- About 1¾ oz (½ block) dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Add the almond flour and mix until combined.
- Fold through the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture evenly into a lined container and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.
- Cut into 10 bars and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in a covered container. For a firmer, longer-lasting stash, freeze and thaw briefly before serving.
Recipe credit: Nora Moore. Contains dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts (almond).
Nutrition information is approximate and may vary with brands, ingredient substitutions, and serving sizes. Fiber is estimated from standard ingredient nutrition data; actual values may differ by brand. Check product labels for the most accurate results.