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Cottage Cheese Protein Cannoli Cups

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 180
Delight in these protein-packed cannoli cups filled with creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, perfect for a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 2 cups Full Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Fresh Orange Zest
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 12 pieces Mini Phyllo Shells
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Roasted Pistachios
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and bake phyllo shells for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
  • Cool phyllo shells completely.
  • Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, protein powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon until silky.
  • Fold in half of the chocolate chips and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Spoon filling into cooled phyllo shells before serving.
  • Top with remaining chocolate chips, pistachios, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cottage Cheese