Description
Yield: Four small dessert cups
Prep time: Approximately 15 minutes
Chill time: At least one hour
Total time: Approximately one hour 15 minutes
Method: Blended, no-bake, refrigerated
Ingredients
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Vanilla Protein Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately the label’s 30-gram serving
- 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener, or an amount adjusted to the product and your taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter, thoroughly stirred
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener, adjusted to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, only as needed
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, divided among the cups
- 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts, divided among the cups
- A small drizzle of melted dark or sugar-free chocolate
- A light dusting of cocoa powder
Yield: Four small dessert cups. Choose containers with room for one-quarter of the batch plus a little topping. The finished volume varies with the ingredients, so you do not need to fill every cup to the rim.
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, powdered sweetener to taste, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and optional 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Blend, let hydrate briefly, and taste.
- Stir 3 tablespoons well-mixed peanut butter with 1 tablespoon cocoa and powdered sweetener to taste. Add milk by the teaspoon, using only enough to make a thick ribbon, up to 1–2 tablespoons.
- Divide half the vanilla base into four cups and add half the chocolate mixture in small spoonfuls.
- Add the remaining vanilla, then the remaining chocolate. Swirl gently with a skewer.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour. Add optional chips, peanuts, or chocolate drizzle shortly before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below for up to four days, subject to ingredient freshness. Freezing is not recommended for the intended texture.
Estimated nutrition: Approximately 160–220 calories and 16–20 grams protein per cup before toppings, depending on products and sweetener. Verify with your ingredient labels and equal portion weights.