Description
Indulge in a guilt-free dessert with this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse recipe. Creamy cottage cheese is transformed into a decadent chocolate treat that’s high in protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cottage Cheese:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat, small curd preferred)
Other Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for smoother flavor)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but adds depth)
- 1 pinch salt (enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added thickness and omega-3s)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional for extra protein)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, adjust texture if needed)
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, chia seeds, protein powder, and milk to the blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill Mousse: Refrigerate the mousse to chill.
- Serve Cold: Serve the chocolate mousse cold.
Notes
- You can top the mousse with fresh berries or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness and cocoa amount to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Mousse Recipe, High Protein Dessert
