Enjoy the rich flavors of peanut butter, dark chocolate, and sweet maple syrup. They work together to create the best “snicker” gluten-free, high-protein bar; perfect for your sweet cravings.

My partner loves Snickers candy bars.

And, while I love them myself, having them around the house is too tempting to avoid. Which, does not align with my health goals.

Once in a while, okay.

But every day…

I needed an alternative. That’s when these cottage cheese Snicker squares came into play.

They are creamy, nutty, chocolatey, and genuinely satisfying. They taste like an indulgent treat but with almost half the calories.

But what I find that makes these candy bars so unique is their nutritional composition.

One serving has fewer than 300 calories. And with 16 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of fiber, it’s the perfect treat to help you stay full for longer.

This is a great treat to keep with you if you want to eat something healthy and sweet after your dinner, or when you have people coming over, and you want to impress them with your cooking skills.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Cottage cheese, 4% blended smooth (1 cup) – Swap with Greek yogurt or silken tofu for a dairy-free option.

Almond flour (add more if needed) (1 cup) – You can also use oat flour or coconut flour.

Vanilla protein powder (2 scoops) – Replace with unflavored protein powder or any other flavor of your choice.

Peanut butter, unsweetened (1/4 cup) – Switch with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.

Maple syrup (2 tbsp) – You can use honey, agave nectar, or brown rice syrup. You can also use a sugar-free option (like erythritol) to reduce the carb content.

Crushed peanuts (1/3 cup) – Replace with chopped almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.

Dark chocolate chips (1/2 cup) – Use semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips.

Coconut oil (1 tsp) – Swap with butter or ghee.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Snicker Squares

Step 1. Prepare a meal prep container by lining it with parchment paper. Blend the cottage cheese until it’s completely smooth.

Grab a bowl, and mix the cottage cheese, almond flour, protein powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup. You should end up with a thick dough.

Step 2. Transfer the dough into the meal prep container and press it to even it out.

Step 3. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top and press them. Place it in the freezer and keep it there for 1-2 hours, or until it firms.

Step 4. Before you remove the dough from the freezer, grab a small bowl and melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. Place it in the microwave at 20-second increments, making sure you mix in between.

Remove the dough from the freezer, pour the chocolate over the top, and use a spatula to spread evenly.

Step 5. Place it back into the freezer and keep it for 10-15 minutes or until it sets. Remove from the freezer and cut into squares.

My Tips & Tricks

1. Use a warm knife: When it’s time to cut the chilled block into squares, run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry. The warm blade is going to cut through to produce a clean slice.
2. Choose high–quality chocolate: Try to choose a premium dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) for a richer, more luxurious taste.
3. Add flaky sea salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the wet chocolate before it sets can enhance the sweetness of the maple syrup.