Save It A creamy and indulgent chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese for an extra protein boost—no baking needed. This easy dessert is perfect for a quick, nutritious treat after a workout or for a wholesome ending to any meal.
I first made this mousse when I wanted a fast, healthy dessert using cottage cheese. Its creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor totally impressed my family, and now it's a regular in our treat rotation.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: 1 1/2 cups (350 g), full-fat or low-fat
- Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup (120 ml), plain and unsweetened
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/3 cup (35 g)
- Dark chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (40 g), melted, optional for extra richness
- Honey or maple syrup: 3 tbsp (45 ml), to taste
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Sea salt: Pinch
- Fresh berries: Optional, for topping
- Shaved dark chocolate: Optional, for topping
- Chopped nuts: Optional, for topping
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients:
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Blend Smooth:
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add Melted Chocolate:
- If using, drizzle in melted dark chocolate chips and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Adjust Sweetness:
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Portion and Chill:
- Spoon mousse into serving cups or bowls and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate:
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Add Toppings:
- Before serving, top with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts as desired.
Save It My kids love adding fresh berries and nuts on top, and it's always a hit at birthday parties or after school snacks.
Required Tools
You just need a food processor or blender, a spatula, and some serving cups or bowls to whip this up easily.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains milk; toppings with nuts or certain chocolate chips might have traces of nuts. Make sure to check ingredients if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 180 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 15 g protein.
Save It This mousse is best enjoyed chilled and makes a light yet satisfying dessert with a rich chocolate flavor.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this mousse vegan?
Yes, substitute dairy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use maple syrup to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → How long should I chill the mousse?
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and develop a smooth texture.
- → Can I add extra protein to this dessert?
Absolutely, adding a scoop of unflavored or chocolate protein powder blends well and boosts protein content further.
- → What toppings work best with this mousse?
Fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, or chopped nuts add complementary textures and flavors as toppings.
- → Is baking required to prepare this mousse?
No baking is needed; simply blend the ingredients until smooth and chill to set the mousse.