Make Protein-Packed Chocolate Cottage Cheese Parfait

Recipe Name: Protein-Packed Chocolate Cottage Cheese Parfait

Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (lactose-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 3-4 dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional: 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder for extra protein boost

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey, and cocoa powder. Mix well until smooth and creamy. If you are using protein powder, add it in at this stage and mix until well combined.

2. In a glass or jar, start layering the parfait. Begin with a spoonful of the chocolate cottage cheese mixture at the bottom.

3. Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the cottage cheese mixture.

4. Sprinkle a layer of chopped walnuts over the bananas.

5. Add another layer of the chocolate cottage cheese mixture on top of the walnuts.

6. Top with a layer of chopped dried apricots.

7. Repeat the layering process until you reach the top of the glass or jar, finishing with a final layer of the chocolate cottage cheese mixture.

8. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts and dried apricots on top for added texture and flavor.

9. Chill the parfait in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

10. Enjoy your Protein-Packed Chocolate Cottage Cheese Parfait as a delicious and nutritious dessert or snack that is high in protein and free of lactose and added sugars.