Frozen Cottage Cheese Protein Bark

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat preferred for better texture)
• 4–5 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• 1/3 cup fruit spread or berry compote
• 1/2 cup granola or crushed nuts
• Optional: dark chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Method

Step 1
Add the cottage cheese and sweetener to a blender. Blend until completely smooth—no lumps. If you rush this step, the final texture will be off.

Step 2
Line a tray with parchment paper and spread the mixture into an even layer. Keep it about 1/4 inch thick so it freezes properly without turning rock solid.

Step 3
Drizzle over nut butter and fruit spread. Use a spoon or knife to swirl it through slightly instead of mixing fully—you want contrast, not uniform flavor.

Step 4
Sprinkle granola or toppings evenly across the surface. Press lightly so they stick once frozen.

Step 5
Freeze for at least 2 hours or until completely firm. Don’t cut early—it’ll just smear instead of snapping clean.

Step 6
Break or slice into pieces and serve straight from the freezer. Let it sit for a minute if it’s too hard.

Nutritional Breakdown (Approximate, per serving)

Total servings: 12

• Calories: 232 kcal
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g

Recipe and Images credit “inspired by Delish*