Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe. Creamy cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness come together to create a decadent dessert that’s high in protein and low in guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup cottage cheese, 4% milkfat, small curd preferred
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-processed for smoother flavor
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- ½ 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, combine cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, chia seeds, protein powder, and milk (if using).
- Blend Smooth: Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Chill Mousse: Refrigerate the mousse to chill and set.
- Serve Cold: Serve the chocolate mousse cold for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Chocolate Mousse, Healthy Dessert
