Looks fancy. Tastes sinful. High-protein win.
Makes: 4 dessert cups
Ingredients
Coconut Protein Cream Layer
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (or coconut Greek-style yogurt)
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 scoop vanilla or coconut protein powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit (to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
Coconut Caramel Layer
- ¼ cup natural coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
(Quick stovetop caramel—no candy thermometer needed)
Optional Crunch Layer
- Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- Crushed almonds or pecans
- Crushed graham crackers or protein granola
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Protein Cream
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, vanilla, sweetener, and salt.
- Chill while you prep the caramel (thickens beautifully).
2️⃣ Make the Coconut Caramel
- Add coconut sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Let melt undisturbed until glossy and amber.
- Whisk in coconut milk and butter (it will bubble—normal).
- Stir until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Finish with a pinch of salt. Let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Spoon protein cream into the bottom of serving cups.
- Drizzle a layer of warm coconut caramel.
- Sprinkle crunch layer (optional).
- Repeat layers.
- Finish with caramel + toasted coconut on top.
Chill & Serve
- Chill 1–2 hours for a firm, mousse-like texture
- Or eat immediately for a warm-caramel contrast 😮💨
Protein Breakdown (approx.)
~17–20g protein per serving
(depends on protein powder + yogurt choice)
