Delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse: Guilt-Free Indulgence

Experience a rich, velvety Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse that's high-protein, gluten-free, and low-sugar for guilt-free indulgence.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Healthy

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Mousse

1 cup Cottage Cheese Opt for full-fat for richer experience.
½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it's high quality for best taste.
3 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust quantity to taste.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warm aromatic notes.
a pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

For Toppings

1 cup Whipped Cream Optional garnish.
to taste Dark Chocolate Shavings or Cacao Nibs Enhance with crunch.
1 cup Fresh Berries Raspberries or strawberries suggested.

Equipment

High-Powered Blender

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by adding 1 cup of cottage cheese to your high-powered blender. Blend on medium speed for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth.
Incorporate ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend again for 30 seconds until fully combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if needed, blending for another 10 seconds.
Scoop the mousse into glasses or bowls. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
Before serving, top with whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, or cacao nibs, and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Blend cottage cheese until silky smooth for the best mousse texture. Quality cocoa is essential for rich flavor.

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