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Delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe That's Guilt-Free

This Delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe is a guilt-free, high-protein treat with over 20g of protein per serving, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese small curd full-fat
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Sweetener honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Milk any variety
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder

Equipment

  • High-Powered Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a high-powered blender, combine cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, your choice of sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour in half of the milk and blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth.
  2. Continue blending for an additional 2 minutes, scraping down the sides to ensure a silky texture.
  3. Slowly add the remaining milk while blending on low to achieve your desired mousse consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, add any optional flavor boosters, and blend briefly.
  5. Transfer mousse into serving bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Remove from the fridge, garnish with toppings like whipped cream or berries, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use small curd full-fat cottage cheese and a high-powered blender to achieve a creamy texture. Experiment with flavors to personalize your mousse.

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