High-Protein Chocolate Cookie Cup
High-Protein Chocolate Cookie Cup
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cup Base
- 1 container cottage cheese
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey, optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chip cookies, crushed, or cookies of choice
For the Chocolate Shell
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, for topping, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps of cottage cheese remaining.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture back into the original cottage cheese container or a similar serving dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Gently stir in the crushed cookies into the cottage cheese mixture. Smooth out the top of the mixture with the back of a spoon. If desired, sprinkle additional crushed cookies on top for extra texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well. If the chocolate is not fully melted and smooth, microwave for additional 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the cottage cheese and cookie mixture, spreading it evenly to create a smooth chocolate shell.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Immediately sprinkle sea salt over the wet chocolate shell for topping.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate shell has hardened completely.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Store the high-protein chocolate cookie cup in the refrigerator for a pudding-like consistency, or in the freezer for an ice cream-like consistency. If storing in the freezer, allow it to thaw at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before eating for the best texture. Enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Chocolate Cookie Cup
For the Cookie Cup Base
- 1 container cottage cheese
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey, optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chip cookies, crushed, or cookies of choice
For the Chocolate Shell
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, for topping, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps of cottage cheese remaining.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture back into the original cottage cheese container or a similar serving dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Gently stir in the crushed cookies into the cottage cheese mixture. Smooth out the top of the mixture with the back of a spoon. If desired, sprinkle additional crushed cookies on top for extra texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well. If the chocolate is not fully melted and smooth, microwave for additional 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the cottage cheese and cookie mixture, spreading it evenly to create a smooth chocolate shell.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Immediately sprinkle sea salt over the wet chocolate shell for topping.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate shell has hardened completely.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Store the high-protein chocolate cookie cup in the refrigerator for a pudding-like consistency, or in the freezer for an ice cream-like consistency. If storing in the freezer, allow it to thaw at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before eating for the best texture. Enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min