Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse High Protein
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine Ingredients: Place the cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the jar of a high-speed blender or a food processor.
- Step 2: Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1 to 2 minutes. Stop halfway through to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure every bit of cottage cheese is fully incorporated and smooth. Continue blending until there are no visible curds left.
- Step 3: Adjust Sweetness: Give the mousse a quick taste. If you prefer a sweeter dessert, add another teaspoon of maple syrup and pulse the blender again to mix it in.
- Step 4: Chill and Set: Transfer the mousse into small ramekins or dessert bowls. While you can eat it immediately, the texture improves significantly if you let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.