Description
Creamy chocolate cottage cheese delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky smooth texture and rich flavor. Protein-packed and guilt-free, this treat offers a delicious alternative to traditional chocolate indulgences you’ll savor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings:
- Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Vigorously whisk the ingredients until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency, adjusting the blending time to achieve desired texture.
- Taste the mixture and fine-tune the sweetness by adding extra honey if needed, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the chocolate cottage cheese into serving bowls, garnishing with optional chocolate chips or cocoa shavings for added indulgence.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing, cool dessert experience that can be enjoyed as a quick snack or light dessert.
Notes
- Swap sweeteners easily by using stevia, agave, or monk fruit for a low-calorie alternative.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of chocolate protein powder for a post-workout boost.
- Use Greek yogurt as a substitute if cottage cheese isn’t your preferred texture for a smoother consistency.
- Elevate the dessert by topping with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg