Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse: A Tasty High Protein Treat!
A delicious and creamy chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, perfect for a high protein dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Once melted, let the chocolate cool slightly, then fold it into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg