Protein-Packed Frozen Snack (Printable Version)
Smooth cottage cheese mixed with vanilla and honey, swirled with fruity blueberry jam, sprinkled with granola and fresh blueberries. Frozen into bite-sized, icy treats.
# Ingredients:
→ Toppings and Base
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4-6 oz fresh blueberries
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1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
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1/4 cup granola
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1/3 cup blueberry jam (unsweetened or naturally sweetened, if needed)
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1 tbsp raw honey
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Toss the cottage cheese, vanilla, and honey into a blender. Whip it all together until it's smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides if it's not blending well.
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Cover a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture onto it, then spread it out thinly and evenly.
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Spoon tiny bits of blueberry jam around the surface of the spread mixture. Use a spatula or knife to swirl the jam into the base, creating a marbled pattern.
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Scatter the fresh blueberries and granola across the surface. Press these lightly into the mixture so everything stays put.
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Stick the tray in the freezer and leave it there for at least 4 hours, or even overnight, until the whole thing is completely solid.
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Once fully frozen, break the bark into pieces that are easy to handle. Keep them in a sealed container in the freezer, and when ready to eat, let sit out for 5 minutes for the best taste and texture.
# Notes:
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Pick full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, creamier bark.
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Make sure to blend the cottage cheese mixture until it's extra smooth. Stop and scrape the blender as needed.
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Before spreading, taste-test the blended mixture. Love it sweeter? Stir in more honey at this stage.
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Pop leftover bark into an airtight container, and it'll stay fresh in your freezer for up to 14 days.
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Leave frozen bark out to soften for about 5 minutes before digging in.