Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A jar filled with creamy chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, topped with chunks of chocolate. The jar is on a light-colored surface, and there's a blurred white plate in the background.

5 from 1 vote

This high-protein chocolate mousse is smooth, creamy, and made with just five ingredients. A great make-ahead dessert that hits the spot without using protein powder.

Prep Time7

Chilling time2

Total Time2 7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cottage cheese chocolate mousse

Servings:

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese
3 tablespoons cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder (1 scoop) - see notes
2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate at least 85% optional, *see note in directions
1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice, *see notes
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds or basil seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste optional, for more flavor *see notes

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Blend for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is well combined, creamy and airy.
Divide the mixture into 4 individual cups.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving for the best texture.
Top with your preferred toppings: chopped chocolate, chocolate chips or berries like raspberries, which provide a delicious contrast of flavor. Instead of using the melted chocolate IN the mousse you can also pour it on top as a chocolate shell.

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Notes

-Other sweetener options include: maple syrup, monk fruit, stevia, erythritol, sugar or simple syrup.

-using chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa powder will increase the protein amount in this to about 30g per serving. I use Equip chocolate protein powder.

-If you're using cocoa powder instead of protein powder, I like to add vanilla extract too for some additional flavor. With chocolate protein powder, it's not as necessary.

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