Rich, fudgy, and packed with 22 grams of protein, this Dark Chocolate Salted Protein Cloud Fluff satisfies chocolate cravings without the sugar crash! It’s low-sugar, bariatric-friendly, and whips up in minutes for an ultra-creamy, high-protein dessert jar.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High Protein & Low Sugar: Packed with 22g of quality protein per portion to crush sweet cravings.
Fudgy Cloud Texture: Blending Greek yogurt and cottage cheese creates a silky, mousse-like consistency.
Meal-Prep Ready: Easily portion into squeeze bottles or small jars for grab-and-go treats all week.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
High-Speed Blender or Food Processor: Crucial for whipping cottage cheese into a completely silky, lump-free base.
Squeeze Bottles or Jars: For easy portioning and storage.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (115g) Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (115g) Low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop (30g) Chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp Unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 tbsp Zero-sugar chocolate syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/8 tsp Sea salt (plus extra flaky sea salt for topping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Blend Base: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, zero-sugar chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend on high for 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Add Chocolate Ingredients: Add the chocolate protein powder, dark cocoa powder, and sea salt.
3. Whip Until Airy: Blend or whip for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until light, voluminous, and thoroughly combined.
4. Portion & Top: Pipe or pour the chocolate fluff into squeeze bottles or glass jars. Top with a small pinch of flaky sea salt (and sugar-free dark chocolate chips if desired).
5. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the fluff to set into a thick mousse texture before enjoying!
Chef’s Tips
Blend Cottage Cheese First: High-speed blending removes all cottage cheese curds, leaving a smooth texture indistinguishable from classic pudding.
Dark Cocoa Powder: Dutch-processed dark cocoa powder delivers a deeper, rich dark chocolate flavor to mask protein powder taste.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving / 2 Yield)
Servings: 2 jars / portions
Calories: ~180 kcal
Protein: 22g
Net Carbs: 8g
Fat: 3g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does this keep in the fridge?
Store sealed squeeze bottles or jars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a quick shake or stir before serving if stored long-term!