Creamy, cool mint protein fluff layered over a rich dark-chocolate crunch base, with chocolate chips and a refreshing peppermint finish. A delicious make-ahead dessert that is high in protein and easy to portion into individual jars.

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Crunch Base

½ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter
1 tablespoon melted light butter or coconut oil
1–2 tablespoons zero-calorie sweetener, to taste
1 tablespoon mini sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Pinch of salt

Mint Protein Marble Whip

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1 small package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3–5 drops green food coloring, optional
½ cup light whipped topping
2 tablespoons sugar-free mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping

1 tablespoon sugar-free mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate curls or chocolate shavings
Optional: a few small mint leaves

Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Crunch

Add almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered peanut butter, sweetener and salt to a bowl.
Stir in the melted butter or coconut oil.
Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly chocolate mixture.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Divide the mixture between 4 small dessert jars and gently press it down.

2. Make the Mint Protein Filling

Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder and sugar-free pudding mix to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Add peppermint extract and vanilla.
Add a small amount of green food coloring if desired.
Fold in the whipped topping gently to make the mixture light and fluffy.
Fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Create the Marble Effect

Spoon the mint mixture over the chocolate crunch base.
Add a tiny spoonful of extra chocolate crumbs or chocolate chips between layers.
Use the tip of a spoon to gently swirl the chocolate through the mint layer.

4. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours. For the best texture, chill overnight.

5. Finish

Before serving, top each jar with a few chocolate chips, chocolate shavings and a small mint leaf.

🥜 Nutrition Information

Approximate per jar, based on 4 servings:

Calories: ~250–280
Protein: ~30–32 g
Carbohydrates: ~5–8 g
Fat: ~8–10 g
Fiber: ~2–3 g
Net carbs: ~4–6 g

Exact nutrition depends heavily on the protein powder, pudding mix, whipped topping and chocolate chips used. To reach approximately 32 g protein and 5 g carbs, choose products whose labels fit those targets.

Nut Information

This version contains almond flour and powdered peanut butter, so it contains tree nuts and peanuts.

Nut-free option: Replace almond flour with finely crushed unsweetened cereal or a nut-free low-carb crumble, and replace powdered peanut butter with additional cocoa powder.

💡 Tips

Use peppermint extract sparingly because it becomes very strong quickly.
Blending the cottage cheese completely removes most of its texture and creates a smooth mousse-like filling.
For a stronger chocolate flavor, add extra unsweetened cocoa powder to the base.
For more crunch, add the chocolate topping immediately before serving.
Small glass jars make excellent individual portions.
Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.

❓ Q&A

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?

Yes. You can replace the cottage cheese with additional Greek yogurt, although the texture will be slightly different and the protein may change.

Can I make this without protein powder?

Yes, but the protein content will be considerably lower. Protein powder is one of the main ingredients responsible for the high-protein nutrition.

Can I use regular chocolate chips?

Yes. Regular dark chocolate chips work, but they will increase the sugar and carbohydrate content.

Can I make it without food coloring?

Absolutely. The dessert will still have the refreshing mint flavor; it simply won’t have the green color.

How long does it last?

Keep covered and refrigerated for approximately 3–4 days.

Can I freeze these jars?

The mint filling can become slightly different in texture after freezing and thawing, so refrigeration is recommended for the best creamy consistency.