Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Indulge in Guilt-Free Bliss
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a delicious and guilt-free dessert that provides the rich taste of chocolate while packing in protein. It’s the perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your healthy lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with your choice of fruit or nuts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a bit more cocoa powder.
- You can substitute the sweetener with a sugar alternative for a lower-calorie option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg