Description
A creamy, high-protein chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Rich, smooth, and guilt-free, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
- Serve as is, or top with berries, nuts, or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Double Chocolate: Stir in 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate before blending.
- Extra Protein: Add 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder.
- Nutty Flavor: Blend in 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter.
- Sugar-Free: Use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit instead of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake / Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
