Rich, creamy and so satisfying, this cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a must-try if you're looking for a better for you dessert! With about 15 grams of protein per serving, this sweet treat is healthy without compromising its deliciousness! One of my favorites!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is not only absolutely delicious and decadent, it has 15g of protein per serving and no sugar added. A creamy, healthy sweet treat that's good for you! If you're looking for better for you desserts, check out my air fryer apples, air fryer peaches, creamy hot chocolate and chocolate hummus.
- It couldn't be easier to make. Only 4 ingredients blended for less than 1 minute, add toppings, and you've got a delicious dessert. Cottage cheese, vanilla, monk fruit and cocoa powder. And I promise you, it doesn't taste like cottage cheese.
- This recipe is great for meal-prep. I like to have some ready to go in my fridge for an evening low-calorie treat after dinner. You'll get extra protein, and you'll feel satisfied. And it's kids approved!
Key Ingredients and Variations
- Cottage cheese: you can use low-fat like 2% or 4% or full fat if you prefer. Non-fat will work too, but it might not come out as creamy.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: don't add too much at first, cause some unsweetened cocoa powders can be strong. And because there's no sugar in it, too much can make the cottage cheese mousse a little bitter. Ultimately it's up to your taste. For me 1 tablespoon is perfect, 2 tablespoons is too much. You can use sweetened cocoa if you prefer, if you do, skip or reduce the monk fruit.
- Vanilla extract: it gives some flavor, you can use vanilla paste too. I usually like to put as much vanilla as my heart desires when making sweets, but don't add too much to this one, cause the liquid can thin out the mousse and affect its texture.
- Monk fruit: my personal favorite sugar substitute, but you can easily replace it with honey, maple syrup, sugar or any sweetener of your choice. Monk fruit is pretty sweet, you need to adjust the sweetener to your taste.
How to make Cottage cheese chocolate mousse
- You'll need a blender or food processor for this recipe.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz for 15-20 seconds. Scrape the sides down and pulse a few more times. Don't over blend!
Gently remove the cottage cheese mousse from the blender, refrigerate covered if not using right away. Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & topping ideas
- Don't over blend the mousse. If you do, the mousse will get thin and feel more like a smoothie. Still delicious! It'll take 25 to 30 seconds to get the mousse consistency.
- If you over blend it (like I did before), my favorite trick is to freeze it for my Ninja Creami to make homemade ice cream. Or you can fold it in a little whipped cream or yogurt.
- It's tempting to add more chocolate, but don't add too much if you use dark and/or unsweetened as it can be strong. Adjust to taste. Same with the sweetener.
- Toppings ideas: whipped cream, yogurt, shaved chocolate, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, nuts, nut butter, sprinkles, granola, fruit like strawberries and raspberries.
Frequently Asked questions
I don't believe so! Because it's blended the texture is completely different, The chocolate takes over and makes this dessert rich and delicious.
No, you can eat it right away. But you can make it in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to eat.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit or sweetener of choice like honey, maple syrup. Or more to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz for 15-20 seconds. Scrape the sides down with a spatula and pulse a couple more times. Don't over blend!
- Gently remove the cottage cheese mousse from the blender, refrigerate covered if not using right away. Add toppings of choice like whipped cream, yogurt, chocolate chips, shaved chocolate, nuts, nut butter, sprinkles, granola or fruit, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes 2 servings.
- Cottage cheese: Low-fat or full-fat.
- Don't over blend the mousse or it'll turn watery.
- Monk fruit: you can replace with sweetener of choice such as honey, maple syrup, sugar, but you'll need more or less to achieve your desired sweetness.
- Leftovers can be kept covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
About Priscilla Lawrence
Hi there, I'm Priscilla Lawrence! Welcome to Sprinkled With Balance where I share elevated and approachable nutrient-rich recipes that aren't overly restrictive, complicated or boring! Based in California but born and raised in France, I'm a mom of two, former certified nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer.
Tangi Angel says
I just made my second batch! I absolutely love this recipe! I did add chocolate protein powder! Yum!
Priscilla Lawrence says
So smart to add protein powder! Thank you so much for the kind review! I've been making triple batches on Sundays for dessert for the week!