Description
A delicious and healthy treat made with cottage cheese and cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, well drained)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend again until the mixture is silky and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
- Line a small loaf pan or square dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm and sliceable.
- Cut into small squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the honey or maple syrup according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg