Low-fat quark praline snack

Low-fat quark praline snack with low-fat quark or skyr, cocoa powder, nut butter and vanilla – creamy, chocolatey and quickly stirred together.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 150 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 100 g low-fat quark or skyr
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp nut butter of your choice
• 1 pinch of vanilla

Method

You’ll need: mixing bowl

1. Stir the low-fat quark or skyr with the unsweetened cocoa powder and ground vanilla in a bowl until smooth and you have a thick cream.
2. If you'd like a slightly milder sweetness, you can use a suitable ingredient from your ingredients list, or simply leave the cream plain.
3. Spoon the nut butter into the centre of the cream and swirl it in only slightly so the centre is still visible.
4. Leave the cream to rest briefly so the cocoa and vanilla combine evenly and the flavour becomes rounder.
5. For a firmer, cool texture, put the bowl in the freezer briefly without letting the cream freeze completely.
6. To serve, spoon it up cold straight away, getting some of the creamy nut butter centre in every spoonful.

Good to know

When I want something chocolatey but not heavy, this is my quick spoon snack. Creamy, cool and with that little praline moment in the middle.

Swaps

Low-fat quark → Greek yoghurt 10% (creamier, less processed) Skyr → cottage cheese (more bite, also provides protein, mild in flavour) Nut butter → almond butter or creamed coconut (natural fats) Cocoa powder → carob powder (milder, naturally sweeter flavour)

Allergens

Contains milk and nuts (tree nuts, or peanuts if you use peanut butter). Generally suitable for children if they tolerate nuts and the texture suits their age; in pregnancy, the ingredients are fine as long as the dairy products are pasteurised.

Frequently asked questions

Is skyr different from low-fat quark in terms of nutrients?

Both provide protein and calcium. Depending on the brand, there are small differences in vitamin B12, calcium and texture, but nutritionally they're quite close.

What's in unsweetened cocoa powder?

Cocoa powder contains polyphenols as well as small amounts of magnesium and iron, among other things. The exact amount varies with processing, especially with heavily alkalised cocoa.

Which nut butters provide unsaturated fatty acids?

Almond, hazelnut and cashew butter mainly provide unsaturated fatty acids. Botanically, peanut butter belongs to the legumes, but it works well here too and has a similar nutrient profile.

Is the snack suitable if you're sensitive to lactose?

That depends on the product: skyr and low-fat quark often contain only moderate amounts of lactose, but not everyone gets on with them equally well. If you're sensitive, a lactose-free version may be the better choice.

Does vanilla matter much nutritionally?

Ground vanilla is usually used in very small amounts and contributes hardly any relevant nutrients. Its value lies mainly in the aroma, not in any noteworthy nutrient contribution.

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