Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp powdered zero-calorie sweetener, to taste
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed
- 1–2 tbsp smooth peanut butter, optional
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup ice cubes, optional for a colder, thicker dessert
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender:
Combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, almond milk, peanut butter if using, and salt. - Blend until completely smooth:
Blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Keep blending until there are no visible cottage-cheese curds. - Adjust the consistency:
Add a tiny splash of almond milk if it’s too thick. For a thicker frozen-style texture, add the ice and blend again. - Taste and adjust:
Add more cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor or more sweetener if desired. - Chill:
For a mousse-like dessert, refrigerate for 30–60 minutes. For a firmer, ice-cream-style treat, freeze for 1–2 hours, stirring once halfway through. - Serve:
Spoon into a glass or bowl and top with a little cocoa powder, shaved dark chocolate, or berries.
🍫 Tip
For the ultra-smooth texture shown in the picture, use a high-speed blender and blend longer than you think you need to. Cottage cheese becomes surprisingly creamy when thoroughly blended.
Note: If you need it strictly no added sugar, choose unsweetened cocoa, unsweetened milk, and a zero-sugar sweetener.
