Description
A smooth, no-bake chocolate dairy dessert made without protein powder. Suggested formula; not kitchen-tested here.
Prep: 10 minutes | Chill: 30–60 minutes | Servings: 2
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or suitable powdered sweetener to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, only as needed
- Optional toppings: berries, shaved chocolate, or whipped topping
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and yogurt until completely smooth, scraping as needed.
- Add cocoa, sweetener, and vanilla. Blend until uniform.
- Let stand briefly, then taste and adjust sweetness.
- Add milk only by teaspoons if needed for blending. Keep the mixture thick and spoonable.
- Divide into two cups, cover, and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
- Add optional toppings just before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended for the intended texture.
Illustrative nutrition: Approximately 200–240 calories and 18–22 grams protein per portion with maple syrup, excluding toppings. A suitable noncaloric sweetener changes the estimate.