High-Protein Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse
Creamy, rich, chocolatey, and packed with protein! This easy mousse is perfect when you want a dessert that tastes indulgent without being overly complicated. It’s smooth enough to pipe into cups and makes a delicious chilled treat. 😍
🥣 Ingredients
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sweetener, to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp chocolate protein powder for extra protein
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips or cocoa powder for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, milk, and salt to a high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides and blend again if needed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or cocoa flavor.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into small dessert cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the best texture.
- Top with a light dusting of cocoa powder or a few sugar-free chocolate chips before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your preference.
- For an ultra-smooth mousse, blend longer than you think you need.
- Chill overnight for an even thicker texture.
- Add a little espresso powder to make the chocolate flavor deeper.
- For a completely sugar-free version, use your preferred zero-sugar sweetener.
❓Quick Q&A
Can you taste the cottage cheese?
Not much! Once blended with cocoa, vanilla, and sweetener, it becomes surprisingly creamy and dessert-like.
How long does it last?
Keep covered in the refrigerator for about 3–4 days.
Can I make it higher protein?
Yes! Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder and blend until smooth.
