🍫 Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse 🍨
Decadent, protein-packed, and surprisingly healthy—this creamy chocolate mousse uses cottage cheese for a rich texture without the guilt.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or cacao nibs
🍳 Instructions:
- Blend:
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Chill:
- Transfer to serving dishes or jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture and enhance flavor.
- Serve:
- Top with whipped cream or your favorite garnish (optional).
- Enjoy chilled!
📝 Notes:
- Use small-curd cottage cheese for smoother blending.
- The cocoa flavor intensifies as it chills.
- This mousse is not overly sweet—add more sweetener to taste if desired.
- You can use Greek yogurt for a tangier variation.
💡 Tips:
- Blend thoroughly for a silky texture—grainy mousse means it needs more blending.
- Add a tablespoon of milk (dairy or plant-based) if too thick.
- For extra indulgence, fold in mini chocolate chips after blending.
- Freeze for 15–20 minutes for a frozen mousse-like treat.
🍽 Servings:
Serves 2 generous portions or 3–4 smaller servings.
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Based on 2 Servings, Approximate):
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Protein: ~14g
- Carbs: ~17g
- Fat: ~9g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Sugar: ~13g (from honey/maple)
- Sodium: ~350mg
🌿 Health Benefits:
- Cottage cheese: High in protein and calcium, low in carbs.
- Cocoa powder: Rich in antioxidants, improves mood and brain function.
- Honey/Maple syrup: Natural sweeteners with trace nutrients.
- Low sugar, high protein dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings without spiking blood sugar (especially with honey in moderation).
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I use a different sweetener?
A: Yes! Stevia, monk fruit, or dates work great—adjust amount to taste.
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Definitely. They won’t even notice it’s made with cottage cheese!
Q: Can I use ricotta instead?
A: Yes, but the texture and taste will be slightly different—lighter and more grainy.
Q: How long does it keep?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Q: Is this mousse keto-friendly?
A: Yes, if you use keto-approved sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit and ensure cottage cheese is low-carb.