Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse
A light yet decadent twist on the classic chocolate mousse, made with high-protein cottage cheese for a guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
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- 1 cup high-protein cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. This step is key to achieving that mousse-like texture—don’t skimp on blending time!
- Taste your mousse and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding a little more honey or maple syrup.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to help it firm up and enhance flavors.
- Serve cold, optionally topped with berries or whipped cream for an added special touch. Enjoy every luscious bite!
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream. If you have leftovers, store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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