Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (or keto-friendly sweetener)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Blend the Cottage Cheese
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Mix the Fudge Ingredients
- Add honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender.
- Blend until well combined and smooth.
3. Add Extra Goodness (Optional)
- Stir in chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips for added texture and crunch.
4. Freeze the Fudge
- Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the dish.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm.
5. Cut & Enjoy
- Once set, remove from the freezer and cut into squares.
- Store in the freezer for the best texture.
Notes
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans for extra texture.
- Extra Chocolatey: Stir in dark chocolate chips or drizzle with melted chocolate before freezing.
- Peppermint Twist: Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract for a refreshing flavor.
- Keto-Friendly: Use sugar-free sweetener instead of honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Dessert, Healthy Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
