Best Ricotta Protein Bars Recipes

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 43m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar

Steps:

Set a large sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 layers of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with the cheesecloth.
Pour the milk and cream into a stainless-steel or enameled pot such as Le Creuset. Stir in the salt. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 1 minute until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. The longer you let the mixture drain, the thicker the ricotta. (I tend to like mine on the thicker side, but some prefer it moister.) Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining whey. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep refrigerated for 4 to 5 days.

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Provided by internetnut

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 unsweetened chocolate square
1/3 cup peanut butter, plus
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
2 scoops protein powder (I use the IDS chocolate)
1/3 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

Melt together in the microwave chocolate, peanut butter.
Stir in Splenda, protein powder, ricotta cheese.
Mix well and shape into a round flat disc about 6 inches across. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill until hardened.
Cut into 12 pie shaped wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.5