Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

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This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe is rich, silky smooth, and satisfying. With only four ingredients, it’s quick to make and provides 28 grams of protein per serving.

Want more cottage cheese recipes? Try this cottage cheese banana bread, this egg and cottage cheese bread or these oat pancakes.

If you're on the lookout for a quick high-protein dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cottage cheese chocolate pudding is a perfect choice. I also have this sludge recipe that's packed with protein.

Unlike traditional chocolate mousse, this recipe is packed with protein but doesn't compromise on the creamy texture that will satisfy your chocolate cravings.

It’s an ideal treat for anyone who enjoys sweet recipes but wants a high protein dessert.

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• Why you will love this recipe
• Ingredients needed
• How to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
• Tips and recipe variations
• Topping suggestions
• Storage instructions
• Frequently asked questions
• Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse ( Recipe Card)

Why you will love this recipe

Nutrition: This high-protein chocolate mousse packs 28g of protein per serving. It can even be part of your everyday breakfast.

Taste: Chocolatey, silky, and smooth texture makes it indulgent and satisfying, just like traditional chocolate mousse.

Ease: Made with just four ingredients and comes together in seconds, perfect for busy people who want a quick, healthy treat.

Customizable: For a variety of topping options, see the list below.

Ingredients needed

Cottage cheese: it's the main ingredient and the protein star of the show. I use and prefer full fat because I like the taste better but you can use low-fat cottage cheese. You can substitute it with paneer, which comes in pressed blocks rather than curds, but keep in mind that it has a higher fat content than cottage cheese.

Cocoa powder: or cacao powder - see the FAQ section to know the difference-.

Maple syrup: In this recipe I used dark maple syrup but you can use any sweetener of choice such as: honey, stevia, monk fruit, date syrup ..etc

Vanilla extract: it enhances the chocolatey flavor in the mousse. You can replace it with some instant coffee powder or a teaspoon of espresso coffee.

How to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Step 1 - Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for a minute or until smooth.

Step 2- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for another minute.

Alternatively, you can put everything in the blender or food processor and blend for two minutes scraping down the side every now and then.

You can either let the high protein chocolate mousse sit or serve it straight away with your favorite toppings.

Tips and recipe variations

Scrape down the blender or food processor from time to time.

Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.

Immersion blender can also work in this recipe if you don't have a high speed blender.

If you want more protein you can add chocolate protein powder but you will need to add some milk as well.

You can replace unsweetened cocoa powder with powdered peanut butter.

You can replace cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or even make it 50/50.

For a more indulgent treat you can add heavy cream to the cottage cheese - in the first step of the recipe-. this will also make extra Keto friendly.

Topping suggestions

• Fresh berries or frozen
• Fresh fruit
• Cacao nibs
• Chocolate chips
• Nuts
• Seeds: chia seeds, flax seeds ...etc
• Granola
• Whipped heavy cream
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Almond butter
• Peanut butter …etc

Storage instructions

Store in an airtight container for up to three days. Stir before serving if it has been in the ridge for more than 24 hours.

Store in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months. You can eat it slightly frozen after a short thaw.

Frequently asked questions

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