Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (High Protein!)

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse layered with whipped cream in a glass.

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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (High Protein!)

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a smooth, creamy, high-protein dessert made with only 4 ingredients. No one will guess it's made with cottage cheese!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese full-fat
2-3 tbsp honey
1-2 tbsp cocoa powder Start with one and add to achieve your desired level of chocolatey-ness!
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend together on high until mousse is completely smooth. Note: if it looks grainy, keep blending!
Top with whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate shavings!

Notes

Blend until completely smooth. This is the key.
Use a high powered blender or food processor. This will help achieve the smooth classic mousse consistency.
Use full-fat or whole milk cottage cheese, 4% milk fat for the best texture. Drain any excess liquid before blending, especially if your cottage cheese has a lot of liquid at the top.
If your mousse is too thin or runny, allow to set in the fridge to thicken up for at least an hour, as cottage cheese can become runnier as it gets warmer. You can also add 1 tbsp of chia seeds or flax seeds to thicken the mixture more immediately.

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