Description
Creamy, no-bake High Protein Chocolate Ricotta Cups that taste like chocolate mousse but fuel you like a smart snack. Whipped ricotta, cocoa, and a touch of sweetness come together in minutes. Chill, top, and enjoy a rich, spoonable dessert that is meal-prep friendly and naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (360 g)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g)
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (60 ml)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
1/8 tsp fine salt (0.5 g)
Optional toppings:
2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (30 g)
1/2 cup fresh berries (75 g)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt for swirl (30 g)
Instructions
1. Add the ricotta to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and salt. Blend 20 to 30 seconds until glossy and fully combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, then blend 5 seconds to combine.
4. Divide the mixture evenly into 4 small cups or jars (about 1/2 cup each).
5. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight) until chilled and slightly set.
6. Top with berries, chocolate chips, or a yogurt swirl just before serving and enjoy cold.
Notes
Texture tip: If your ricotta is watery, drain it in a fine mesh sieve for 10 minutes before blending for the thickest cups.
Sweetness tip: Cocoa intensity varies. Start with 3 tbsp sweetener, then adjust to taste before chilling.
Extra protein: Blend in 1 scoop (about 25 g) unflavored or chocolate protein powder with 1 to 2 tbsp milk if needed to keep it creamy.
Make ahead: Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freeze up to 1 month for a frozen mousse style treat.
Serving tip: Let cups sit at room temperature 5 minutes for the creamiest spoonable texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg