🍫 Slow Cooker High-Protein Hot Fudge
Rich, glossy, chocolatey hot fudge made lighter and protein-boosted — perfect for drizzling over protein ice cream, pancakes, or brownies.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 2 cups)
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1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or 1% milk for creamier texture)
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½ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup chocolate protein powder (casein or whey/casein blend works best)
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⅓ cup powdered sweetener (or regular sugar)
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2 tbsp light butter
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¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Add to slow cooker:
Whisk together milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, and sweetener directly in the slow cooker until smooth.
2️⃣ Cook:
Add butter and chocolate chips.
Cook on LOW for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15–20 minutes until thick and glossy.
3️⃣ Finish:
Turn off heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, and collagen (if using).
If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp warm milk.
If too thin, let it sit uncovered 10–15 minutes to thicken.
💪 Nutrition (Per 2 tbsp serving – approx. 12 servings)
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Calories: ~80
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Protein: 7–9g
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Carbs: 4–6g
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Fat: 4g
(Will vary depending on protein powder and sweetener used.)
🍨 Ways to Use It
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Over high-protein vanilla ice cream
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Swirled into Greek yogurt
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Drizzled over protein brownies
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Mixed into overnight oats
🔥 Extra Thick Version
Use ½ cup evaporated milk instead of almond milk for a richer, more traditional fudge texture.
