Whipped Cocoa Cottage Cheese

Whipped Cocoa Cottage Cheese
Creamy, chocolatey, and high-protein—this quick no-bake blend tastes like dessert but works great as a filling breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat. Serve it chilled and top with fruit, granola, or a little extra drizzle of maple syrup.

10 minutes • 9 ingredients • 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• 3 tbsp hemp seeds

• 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter

• 1/3 cup whey protein powder

• 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (reserve a little for drizzling)

• 1/3 cup cacao powder

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth and whipped, reserving a drizzle of maple syrup for the end.

2. Chill if you’d like it thicker.

3. Serve and top with a handful of berries and gluten-free granola (optional) and drizzle with the reserved maple syrup.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per 1 of 6 servings (without toppings):

• Calories: ~240

• Protein: ~23 g

• Carbs: ~18 g

• Fat: ~9 g

• Fiber: ~7 g

• Sugar: ~9 g

Note: Nutrition will vary by brand (especially cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, and protein powder) and by any toppings added.