This Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip is a high-protein dip or dessert made with creamy cottage cheese, rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts, and naturally sweet ingredients.

Two things can be true at once. Cottage cheese can be one of the more overused ingredients ever. And it can be a delicious, versatile ingredient.

I firmly believe both.

I’ve loved cottage cheese since the early 2000’s when those little containers with puréed fruit were all the rage. Those were so good!

In my opinion, cottage cheese truly deserves all the type it gets. It’s so versatile – you can easily make it savory or sweet.

You can blend it, make it into pizza crust, add it to smoothies, or eat it on its own. It’s full of protein, as we all know, but also has plenty of calcium to support bone health.

And it’s so good! It’s a slightly salty vehicle for anything.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip

As a sweet dip though, cottage cheese is nothing short of amazing.

And this Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip is SO good. It’s made with only a few simple ingredients – cottage cheese, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and walnuts.

It couldn’t be easier to make too. Just add everything to a blender (this one is my absolute favorite) or food processor and you’re ready to go.

This dip is so delicious when you want a sweet, nourishing snack or dessert. Because it’s full of protein, it’s super filling.

In addition to the cottage cheese, walnuts add more protein and also heart-healthy fats, making this dip super satisfying.

I absolutely love it with graham crackers or whatever fruit is in season. In the summer, dipping strawberries is amazing. And in the fall, using apple slices as your dippers is chef’s kiss.

How To Make Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip

Prep ingredients

You’ll need cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, walnuts, and salt.

Add ingredients to food processor

Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or powerful blender.

Blend

Blend until smooth.

Add chocolate and walnuts

Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips, reserving some for the top of the dip.

Fold in

Fold the chocolate and walnuts into the dip.

Serve

Top with flaky salt and serve the Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip with fruit and/or pretzels.

Dip

Enjoy this Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip for dessert or a delicious snack.

If You Like This Chocolate Walnut Cottage Cheese Dip, Try These

Easy Higher Protein Cannoli Dip: Another high protein sweet dip that doubles as a snack or dessert.
Homemade Dunkaroo Dip: This nostalgic dip makes such a satisfying dessert.
5-Minute Spicy Edamame Dip: For a savory high protein dip, this spicy edamame one is good.
High Protein Chocolate Mousse: Similar chocolate and high protein vibes, but in mousse version.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Mousse: Also made with cottage cheese, peanut butter lovers will love this mousse.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Cottage cheese: Whole milk cottage cheese will yield the best thick texture. But if needed, you can use a low-fat cottage cheese too.
Cocoa powder: A little cocoa powder adds the chocolatey flavor to this dip.
Maple syrup: Maple syrup is important to sweeten the dip. For a slightly less sweet dip, add less maple syrup.
Vanilla extract: If you don’t have any, feel free to omit.
Walnuts: Chopped walnuts add a delicious flavor and texture to this dip – think a walnut brownie or chocolate cookie. Make sure to store your walnuts in the fridge (if you’ll use them within a month) or the freezer. Because they’re high in ALA, an omega-3, they’ll go rancid at room temperature.
Mini chocolate chips: I like mini chocolate chips in this recipe so that you get a little bit of chocolate in each bite.