Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark

This frozen cottage cheese bark is an irresistibly refreshing and high-protein snack layered with strawberries, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Enjoy it as a healthy snack or as a delicious dessert - either way, you'll keep coming back for more!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: easy, healthy

Prep Time: 10

Freeze Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Calories: 233kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup cottage cheese 2% or full-fat recommended
1-2 tsp honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries stems removed + thinly sliced
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
Line a baking sheet or small tray with parchment paper. Arrange the sliced strawberries in a single layer across the parchment paper. Strawberries should be very close together without large gaps to create the base of the bark.
Pour or spoon the blended cottage cheese over the strawberries. Carefully use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer over the strawberries.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter in the microwave in 20 second intervals. Note: If you're using a natural peanut butter, you may not need to melt it if it can be easily poured and spread.
Pour the melted peanut butter over the cottage cheese layer. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread it into an even layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate with the coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
Pour or spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread it into an even layer. Optional: add flaky sea salt on top for a sweet and salty treat.
Place the tray in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours or until fully set.
Once frozen, use a sharp knife to break or slice into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

Store the bark in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. To prevent pieces from sticking together, place parchment paper between the layers.

Tip: Let the bark sit at room temperature for 1–2 minutes before eating for the best texture- it makes it easier to bite into while still keeping the layers crisp.

For more recipe variations, substitutions, and tips, see full blog post above.

Equipment

food processor

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