High Protein Chocolate Mousse
Thick, silky, and ridiculously chocolatey high protein chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. Blends up in under 5 minutes with no baking required. About 15g of protein per serving with cottage cheese!
Servings: 2
Calories: 131kcal
Equipment
- High-speed blender or food processor
- Serving dishes or small bowls
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 cup Greek yogurt 2% to 5% fat
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup honey, or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to thin if needed
- ½ scoop chocolate protein powder for extra protein
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Shaved chocolate
- Dollop of yogurt or whipped cream
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Mousse
- Add 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, 2 to 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender.
- Blend for 30 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and mousse-like. Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your liking. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk if you want a thinner consistency.
Chill and Serve
- Transfer mousse to serving dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best texture. The mousse thickens as it chills.
- Top with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or a dollop of yogurt and serve.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 1 month and thaw in the fridge before serving.
Cottage cheese needs 45 to 60 seconds of blending to get completely smooth. If you see lumps, keep blending.
For extra protein, add 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder with the other ingredients. You may need a splash of milk to thin it out.
Dutch-process cocoa powder gives the smoothest, richest chocolate flavor.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredients and may vary by brand.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg