Cottage Cheese Chocolate Fudge! This rich, decadent and creamy dessert combines the goodness of cottage cheese with the irresistible allure of chocolate. It's the perfect guilt-free indulgence. This fudge is a dream come true if you crave something sweet and satisfying, but want an extra kick of protein and cleaner ingredients.
It's all made in the blender with only a few clean ingredients. It has have NO refined sugar, and is high in high protein, with no artificial additives, and blows regular desserts out of the water when it comes to how much protein you'll get per serving.
Now let's talk about cottage cheese. It's is not going to have the same texture in the desserts, as it does out of the tub, because we're blending it up, so if your kids don't like cottage cheese, it doesn't mean they're not going to like this.
These recipes use full-fat cottage cheese, which acts as the rich, creamy base for our fudge. Not only does cottage cheese lend a velvety texture, but it also provides a boost of protein and calcium, without as much sugar as a traditional desserts, so it's a great option for kids... and moms.
Cottage cheese has about 12-14 grams of protein per serving, so if you add in nut butters, protein powder, or another ingredient with a good amount of protein into your cottage cheese desserts, you can get even more per serving, if you want. The full-fat cottage cheeses also has less water content than low fat or fat-free cottage cheese, so it's going to make it extra flavorful.
The cottage cheese gives this fudge a velvety smoothness. Cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse. It serves as the creamy base for this fudge, replacing heavy cream and adding a boost of protein and calcium. The cottage cheese creates a luscious texture and adds a subtle tang that complements the sweetness of the chocolate
Cottage cheese is the new kale, or cauliflower, or whatever the last "health" food trend was. But this time, it's kinda good. This recipe was inspired by my cottage cheese ice cream, but I wanted something chocolate, so I took a simple coconut oil fudge recipe and added cottage cheese... and it worked! And let me tell you, if you’re someone like me, or my kids (who definitely got my sweet tooth), and are a huge chocolate fan, you have to try this recipe.
Next ingredient is agave as a natural sweetener (you an also use honey or maple syrup, if you'd like, but I like the neutral flavor of agave). Agave offers a touch of sweetness, and its low glycemic index means it won't give you sugar crashes. Plus, it blends with the cottage cheese so easily, making the fudge smooth and creamy without any grit from table sugar.
Melted coconut oil adds a touch of creaminess to this fudge while providing "healthy fats". It also solidifies as it cools, firming up the fudge, which is why other oils cannot be substituted in this recipe.
Unsweetened dark or dutch processed cocoa powder infuses the fudge with intense chocolate flavor without the added sugar that melted chocolate uses in a traditional fudge.
I added sprinkles, because my daughter loves rainbow sprinkles, so this was going to be a for sure win. But, you can get creative and do any flavor you like to recreate your favorite flavors. Add 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter, crushed cookies, chopped nuts or chocolate chunks. You can even add in a tiny splash of flavored extracts like mint, or orange.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Fudge
Servings: 10-15 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, dark or dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/3-1/2 cup agave or maple syrup, depending on desired sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2T sprinkles on top (optional)
Instructions
Pour the mixture into a 9/5" loaf pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Place in the refrigerator and let the fudge chill for at least 2-3 hours or until firm.
Once set, remove the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into small pieces and enjoy!
Storage Instructions: Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can also freeze the fudge for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
I tested, rated, and reviewed 3 Viral TikTok Healthy Cottage Cheese Desserts: 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, 5-ingredient Cottage Cheese Fudge, Easy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!
