Cottage Cheese & Peanut Butter Snickers Dessert Recipe
A delicious and healthier take on the classic Snickers dessert, combining creamy cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, sweet dates, crunchy peanuts, and rich dark chocolate for a satisfying treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings (3x3 inch squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, blending, chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cottage Cheese Base:
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or 1 tbsp for less sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Snickers Layer:
- ½ cup chopped dates (softened in warm water for 5 minutes if needed)
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (drizzled on top for extra flavor!)
For the Chocolate Topping:
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free chocolate for low-carb option)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (for smooth melting)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional, for that classic Snickers contrast!)
Instructions
- Make the Cottage Cheese Base: Blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 baking dish or individual ramekins and spread evenly.
- Add the Snickers Layer: Sprinkle chopped dates and crushed peanuts over the cottage cheese mixture. Drizzle 1 tbsp peanut butter over the top for extra flavor.
- Melt & Add the Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the dessert and spread evenly. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for a Snickers-like sweet-salty contrast.
- Chill & Serve: Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes or the fridge for at least 1 hour until set. Slice into squares or scoop with a spoon and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lower sugar option, use sugar-free chocolate and reduce honey or maple syrup to 1 tbsp.
- Softening the dates makes chopping easier and improves texture.
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- The dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying honey or maple syrup quantity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 3x3 inches)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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