Cottage Cheese Brownie Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy chocolate cottage cheese dip paired perfectly with fresh fruit dippers for a healthy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - Top the dip with reserved 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like brownie batter but actually contains real protein, so you can stop pretending you're being healthy.
  • Takes ten minutes and a blender, which means no excuses not to have it ready when people drop by.
  • The cottage cheese trick makes it creamy in a way chocolate dips usually aren't, and somehow stays smooth even if you make it the night before.
02 -
  • The blending step is non-negotiable; underblending leaves grainy bits that break the whole creamy illusion, so commit to it.
  • Cottage cheese brands vary wildly in water content, and if yours seems extra watery, you can drain it briefly or just accept that the dip will be slightly looser and equally delicious.
03 -
  • If you want it sweeter, add one more tablespoon of maple syrup, but do this after blending so you can taste it and not overdo it.
  • Swap out fruit according to what's in season or what you actually like eating instead of forcing yourself to serve things you'll just leave behind.
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