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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse in a glass with a spoon in the glass.
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5 from 4 votes

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This rich and creamy cottage cheese chocolate mousse is packed with 33 grams of protein per serving!
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate mousse, cottage cheese chocolate mousse
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese low fat or whole milk are best
  • 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt low fat or whole milk are best
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • Whipped cream and chocolate shavings to top the mousse (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor with the blade attachment.
  • Puree for 20-30 seconds then stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat the process until the mousse is smooth and creamy.
  • Divide the mousse into 2 glasses or jars. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, if desired. Serve the mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Chilling the mousse is optional, but it will be thicker if you do.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 258mg