Cottage Cheese Brownie Batter (Print Version)

Creamy chocolate dip made with cottage cheese, ideal for fresh fruit dipping and healthy snacking.

# Components:

→ Dip

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit Dippers

07 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
08 - 1 cup apple slices
09 - 1 cup banana slices
10 - 1 cup seedless grapes

# Directions:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Transfer the dip to a bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips, reserving a few for garnish.
03 - Garnish the top of the dip with extra chocolate chips if desired.
04 - Arrange the prepared fruit dippers on a platter around the dip.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent brownie batter but won't leave you feeling sluggish because of the protein boost from cottage cheese.
  • No baking required, which means you can have it ready in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • It actually gets better after a day in the fridge when the chocolate flavors deepen and the texture becomes even silkier.
02 -
  • If your blender seems to be struggling, stop and scrape more often rather than running it constantly; the friction can actually warm the dip and make it less silky.
  • Don't skip the salt—I learned this the hard way when my first batch tasted flat; that tiny pinch is what separates homemade from tasting like a health food store version.
03 -
  • Full-fat cottage cheese blends like a dream, but if you only have non-fat, add an extra 30 seconds of blending time and maybe a splash of milk to help it reach that silky texture.
  • Make this dip in the morning and let it chill; the cocoa powder flavor intensifies and the chocolate chips soften slightly into the mixture, making it taste even more luxurious by evening.
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