Is there anything Lifeway Farmer Cheese can’t do? Today, we’ve combined our tangy soft cheese with berries and dark chocolate to create a mouth-watering treat that’s bursting with blueberry flavor and packed with probiotic goodness to support your microbiome. Love at first bite, these Frozen Blueberry Farmer Cheese Bites will quickly become a staple for snack time. With just four simple ingredients, these naturally delicious bars are a breeze to make.
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Prep Time: 4-8 hours Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup whipped Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup dark chocolate
- 1-2 tbsp. coconut oil
Directions
- Mix together frozen blueberries and whipped farmer cheese
- Spoon dollops of the mixture on parchment paper. Freeze for 2 hours
- Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in 30 second increments in the microwave, or use a double boiler over high heat. Allow the chocolate to cool a little bit, but make sure it is still liquid.
- Dip the frozen blueberry farmer cheese bites into the chocolate. Store in the fridge.
