Treat yourself to our new sweet snack obsession: bite-sized, chocolate-dipped Farmer Cheese Peanut Butter Protein Balls that taste like a candy bar but work like a wellness hack, all thanks to Lifeway.
Make Healthy, High Protein Treats at Home with Lifeway Farmer Cheese
Our creamy, probiotic-packed Lifeway Farmer Cheese combines with creamy peanut butter to form a protein-rich treat that melts in your mouth. The inner filling is encased with a rich chocolate shell and a hint of flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet-and-salty fix. These tasty bites are quick to make, ridiculously satisfying, and proof that snacking smart never has to feel like a compromise.
The secret to leveling up homemade, high protein recipes is Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Cultured with live and active probiotic cultures, it delivers wholesome, gut-loving support along with complete protein to support muscles and metabolic health. Plus, its creamy, smooth texture and low moisture content make it the ultimate healthy swap to cottage cheese, while also being lower in sodium and free of fillers. It blends seamlessly into snacks like these peanut butter balls so you get all the functional nourishment with pure dessert vibes.
Keep a batch of these cultured treats chilled in the fridge — your sweet tooth, your muscles, and your microbiome will all be cheering!
Discover Lifeway in a store near you here or shop online. Looking for more high protein, gut-healthy recipes? Check out all our cultured creations here.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health, including vitamins D3, K, and B12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 45 mins Servings: 9Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. raw coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp. flaky sea salt, to sprinkle
Directions
- Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the farmer cheese, maple syrup, peanut butter, and almond flour. Blend until well incorporated. Use a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon) to scoop the peanut butter mixture into 1 1/2-inch-sized balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared tray and freeze for 10 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer. Working quickly, dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Use a fork or spoon to help lift the ball and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Return the balls to the tray and sprinkle each with flaky sea salt.
- 7. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before serving.
