Chocolate Cottage Cheese
Indulge in a creamy, protein-packed treat with this Chocolate Cottage Cheese recipe—a quick and healthy dessert or snack that feels like a decadent indulgence without the guilt. Blended to silky perfection, this recipe combines cottage cheese with unsweetened cocoa powder, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and aromatic vanilla extract for a rich, chocolatey flavor you’ll love. Perfect for busy days, it’s ready in just 5 minutes and can be customized with optional garnishes like dark chocolate shavings and fresh berries for added elegance and texture. Whether enjoyed immediately or stored for later, this satisfying dessert is gluten-free, low-carb, and irresistibly delicious, making it a must-try for chocolate lovers and health-conscious foodies alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings or chips (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Add the cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the texture is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup, blending briefly to combine.
Transfer the chocolate cottage cheese mixture to serving bowls.
Optionally, garnish with dark chocolate shavings or chips and serve with fresh berries for added flavor and texture.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
