Description
Yield: 4 small dessert cups
Prep time: Approximately 15 minutes
Chill time: At least 30 minutes
Total time: Approximately 45 minutes
Method: No-bake, blended and chilled
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, about 1 ounce or the label’s 30-gram serving
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, or sweetener adjusted to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, only as needed
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter, stirred well
- 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter
- 1 to 2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk, plus a little more only if needed
Optional Toppings
- Mini sugar-free chocolate chips
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Chocolate shavings
- A small drizzle of melted chocolate
- A light dusting of cocoa powder
The topping quantities are intentionally flexible and are not included in the base nutrition estimate. Measure them if you want to calculate the finished cups more precisely.
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons softened light cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter, 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend and adjust sweetness.
- Add almond milk only if needed, in small increments, using up to 1–2 tablespoons.
- Stir 2 tablespoons regular peanut butter with 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter and 1–2 teaspoons almond milk to form a thick ribbon.
- Divide the filling among four cups, add the peanut butter mixture, and swirl gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Add optional toppings before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate at 40°F or below for up to 3–4 days, subject to the freshness and storage limits of your ingredients. Freezing is not recommended for the intended texture.
Estimated nutrition: Approximately 210–260 calories and 20–23 grams protein per cup without toppings, depending on labels and portions. These are illustrative estimates, not a verified nutrition analysis.