Description

This high-protein, keto-friendly fudge blends creamy cottage cheese with rich cocoa for a guilt-free dessert that sets in hours and satisfies chocolate cravings without sugar crashes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup full-fat or 2% cottage cheese

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar substitute (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Optional: 1/4 cup mix-ins (nuts, protein powder, shredded coconut)

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth and creamy.

3. In a mixing bowl, sift together cocoa powder, sugar substitute, and sea salt.

4. Slowly pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth and no lumps remain.

5. Fold in any optional mix-ins such as nuts, protein powder, or shredded coconut if using.

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

7. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or freeze for 45 to 60 minutes until firm.

8. Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve or 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: 110
Sugar: 0
Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 1
Protein: 7

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