Description
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional, to thin)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, berries, sea salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend again until fully mixed and rich in texture. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- If the mousse is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and blend to loosen it.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or jars and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, top with your favorite garnishes like whipped cream, dark chocolate, or berries.
Notes
- This mousse can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg