Print

Healthy Cottage Cheese Dessert

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Discover healthy cottage cheese dessert recipes that are both delicious and nutritious. With high protein and low-fat options, these versatile treats satisfy your sweet cravings while helping you stay on track with your health goals. From chocolate pudding to cheesecake, enjoy a range of healthy, easy-to-make desserts!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding:

    • Blend 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

  • Berry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Blend 2 cups cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup honey, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Pour mixture into a prepared graham cracker crust.
    • Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
    • Top with mixed berries before serving.

  • Cottage Cheese Ice Cream:

    • Blend 2 cups cottage cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Freeze until firm before serving.

  • Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding:

    • Mix 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl.
    • Cover and refrigerate overnight or until chia seeds absorb the liquid and thicken.

  • Frozen Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Cottage Cheese Clusters:

    • Mix 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl.
    • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Freeze for about 2 hours until firm.
    • Melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
    • Dip the frozen clusters in melted chocolate and return to the parchment-lined sheet.
    • Freeze until chocolate is set. Serve frozen.

Notes

  • Substitute sweeteners: Use stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie option.
  • Add-ins: Incorporate nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to enhance texture and nutrition.
  • Non-dairy options: Use almond milk or coconut yogurt for a dairy-free alternative.

Find it online: https://avarecipe.com/healthy-cottage-cheese-dessert/