Description
Creamy, high-protein cottage cheese chocolate mousse made with just 4 ingredients. Quick, healthy, and packed with 15g protein per serving, it’s perfect for a guilt-free dessert or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat works best)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (start with 1 tbsp and adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey (or another sweetener like maple syrup or monk fruit)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or granola
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no grainy curds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa level as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour if mousse is thin.
- Serve in dessert cups with optional toppings like fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Customization: Add chia or flax seeds to thicken mousse immediately.
- Flavor twists: peppermint, coffee, or peanut butter can be added for variety.
- Texture tip: Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese to ensure smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, High-Protein
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 461mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg