Description

This recipe transforms creamy cottage cheese into rich chocolate fudge for a protein-packed, guilt-free dessert. With simple ingredients and no baking required, it delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

3–4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

Optional: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Blend cottage cheese in a high-speed blender until completely smooth and creamy

2. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until silky

3. Add melted chocolate, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender and blend until uniform

4. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your preference

5. Stir in any optional add-ins such as nuts or coconut

6. Line a small pan with parchment paper and pour in the mixture, spreading evenly

7. Tap the pan to release air bubbles and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until firm

8. Cut the set fudge into squares and store in an airtight container

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: no-bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 120
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 60
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 10

Keywords: cottage cheese chocolate fudge, healthy snacks, protein fudge, no-bake dessert, sweet cottage cheese, guilt-free chocolate, cottage cheese dessert, easy fudge recipe