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Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

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A quick and easy high-protein dessert made with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. This mousse is creamy, chocolatey, and guilt-free, perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk or almond milk (optional, to adjust consistency)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) dark chocolate chips (optional, 70% cacao or higher)

Instructions

  1. Measure and prep all ingredients.
  2. Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through.
  4. If mousse is too thick, add milk or almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until desired texture is reached.
  5. Stir in dark chocolate chips by hand or pulse briefly if desired.
  6. Transfer mousse into serving glasses or bowls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries, cocoa powder, or mint leaves.

Notes

Let cottage cheese sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before blending to soften curds. Chill mousse for at least 30 minutes for best texture and flavor. Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor. Adjust sweetness after blending to taste. For dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or thick coconut yogurt and use maple syrup or agave as sweetener.

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