Description
This High Protein Chocolate Mousse with Cottage Cheese is a rich, creamy, easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a healthy snack or no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup whipped cream, optional for topping
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, optional for topping
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, optional for topping
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate gently until smooth, then let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture looks completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted chocolate and blend again until the mousse is glossy and fully combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon the mousse into two serving glasses or bowls.
- Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour until thick and cold.
- Top with whipped cream, raspberries, and chocolate shavings before serving if desired.
Notes
- Perfect for quick breakfast prep.
- Great for healthy snack cravings.
- Ideal for easy dessert nights.
- Rich in protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: High Protein Chocolate Mousse, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Dessert, No-bake Dessert