Fresh Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick and easy snack combining fresh strawberries, creamy cottage cheese, and melted dark chocolate for a healthy and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup (about 150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 oz (56 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tbsp (30 g) chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts, optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup (about 150 g) of fresh strawberries and hull them by removing the green tops. Slice the strawberries in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of small-curd cottage cheese with 1 tsp (5 ml) honey or maple syrup and ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract, if using. Stir gently until well mixed but still creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Break 2 oz (56 g) of dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds, stir, then repeat in 15-second bursts until fully melted and smooth (roughly 1-2 minutes total). Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on low heat, being careful not to overheat or burn the chocolate.
- Spoon the sweetened cottage cheese into your serving bowl or glass. Arrange the halved strawberries on top.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate artfully over the strawberries and cottage cheese, aiming for thin ribbons that cool to a hardened finish.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp (30 g) chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts over the top for texture. Finish with a few fresh mint leaves for garnish.
- Serve immediately while the chocolate is slightly warm and the fruit is juicy. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving if needed.
Notes
Melt chocolate slowly and stir often to avoid burning. Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Assemble just before serving to keep strawberries fresh and chocolate drizzle warm. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with coconut-based yogurt and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 21
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