High Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (4 Ingredients) Recipe
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a simple, healthful dessert made with just four ingredients. It combines creamy full-fat cottage cheese with rich cocoa powder and honey for sweetness, delivering a smooth and chocolatey mousse that’s packed with protein. Ideal for a quick treat or a nutritious dessert, this mousse can be customized with toppings like whipped cream or fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (4% milk fat), drained if necessary
- 2-3 tbsp honey
- 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder (start with 1 tbsp and adjust for desired chocolate flavor)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, honey, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into a food processor or blender bowl.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the mousse looks grainy, continue blending to improve texture.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thin, refrigerate it for at least one hour to thicken. Alternatively, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds to thicken it immediately.
- Serve: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes and top with optional whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate shavings as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat or whole milk cottage cheese (4% milk fat) for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese before blending to avoid a runny mousse.
- Refrigeration helps the mousse set and thicken if it appears too runny after blending.
- Adding chia or flax seeds can help thicken the mousse immediately and also add nutritional benefits.
- You can customize the toppings with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate shavings to enhance presentation and taste.
