High Protein Chocolate Fudge Squares

Ingredients

• 300 g cottage cheese
• 60 g chocolate protein powder
• 40 g almond flour
• 100 g chocolate (melted)
• 15 g cocoa powder
• 15 g maple syrup (optional; range 10-20g)
• salt (pinch)
• 1.5 tbsp milk (if needed; range 1-2 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp protein powder (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp chocolate spread (for glaze)
• milk (to thin glaze)
• flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, almond flour, 15g cocoa powder, maple syrup (if using), and a pinch of salt into a blender.

2. 2

   Blend all ingredients until smooth, excluding the melted chocolate.

3. 3

   Pour in the melted chocolate and blend briefly or fold through until the mixture is completely smooth.

4. 4

   Add a splash of milk (1-2 tbsp) if needed to loosen the mixture slightly; it should remain thick but be spreadable.

5. 5

   Spread the mixture into a lined container and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients: 1 tbsp protein powder, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp chocolate spread, and enough milk to reach a pourable consistency.

7. 7

   Pour the glaze over the top of the fudge and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

8. 8

   Place the container in the fridge and chill for 1–2 hours until the fudge is firm.

9. 9

   Slice into 9 even squares and serve.

Notes

If the mixture is too thick to blend, add milk sparingly. For a firmer texture, some users suggest chilling in the freezer.

Nutrition per serving

• high protein
• dessert
• snack
• no-bake
• cottage cheese
• gluten-free
• low carb