Description
A rich and creamy dessert that combines the velvety richness of chocolate with high-protein cottage cheese for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener (e.g., honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, milk, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Ensure that all ingredients are fully incorporated to avoid any lumps.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if necessary. If you like it sweeter, add more sweetener and blend again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to thicken.
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg