Description
Try this easy cottage cheese chocolate mousse for a healthy dessert idea! Quick to blend, high in protein, and rich in flavor, it’s one of the best simple and healthy dessert ideas for busy days or satisfying sweet cravings. An easy, quick, and delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh raspberries or shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate until smooth.
- Blend chocolate, cottage cheese, cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa as needed.
- Pour mousse into serving dishes.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Top with raspberries or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Strain cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
- Use agave instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- Fold in whipped cream after blending for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus melting time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg