Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2.5 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free sweetener (2-3 tbsp to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• salt (optional pinch)
• dark chocolate shavings, berries, or nuts (optional toppings)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener of choice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth, creamy, and has a mousse-like consistency.

3. 3

   Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more sweetener if needed.

4. 4

   Transfer the mousse to serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to achieve the best texture.

5. 5

   Serve cold, topped with dark chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or nuts as desired.

Notes

For a thicker texture, ensure you use a high-quality cottage cheese and chill for the full 30 minutes. Some users suggest adding chia seeds or avocado for variations in texture and nutrition.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• no-bake
• healthy
• snack
• gluten-free