Introduction:
If you want a rich chocolate treat that feels indulgent but fits a more balanced lifestyle, this
Healthy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Fudge is about to become your new obsession. Yes—cottage cheese.
When it’s blended until silky, it turns into a creamy, neutral base that makes fudge-like squares possible with
far less sugar than traditional recipes, plus a boost of protein that helps the dessert feel satisfying instead of “empty.”
This is a no-bake recipe with a simple method: blend, melt, mix, chill. The flavor is deep chocolate, the texture is smooth
and dense (especially after chilling), and the ingredients are flexible. You can sweeten it naturally, add peanut butter,
swirl in berries, or top it with flaky salt. It’s the kind of snack-dessert hybrid that you can keep in the fridge or freezer
and grab whenever a chocolate craving hits.
Best of all, it’s beginner-friendly and fast. If you’ve ever wanted a “healthy-ish” chocolate fudge that actually tastes good,
this is it.
Ingredients:
Main base:
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat for creamiest texture)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (makes it extra creamy)
- 1 tbsp espresso powder (intensifies chocolate flavor)
- 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (adds texture and helps firm up)
- Chopped nuts for topping (walnuts, almonds, pistachios)
- Flaky salt for finishing
Instructions:
- Line your pan.
Line an 8×8-inch pan (or a loaf pan for thicker squares) with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting. - Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend 45–60 seconds until completely creamy.
(This step is key—no lumps = fudge-like texture.) - Mix in chocolate ingredients.
Add cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to the blender.
Blend again until thick, glossy, and smooth. Scrape down sides as needed. - Add extras (optional).
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