High Protein Chocolate Mousse
A rich and decadent chocolate mousse that is satisfying and packed with protein from cottage cheese, making it a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until smooth and creamy. You want that velvety mousse texture!
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Feel free to add a bit more honey or syrup if you like it sweeter.
- Chill the Mousse: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the mousse thicken and allows those flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve as a delicious dessert, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for an ultra-smooth texture. Feel free to experiment with sweeteners and flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg