4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (High-Protein Recipe) Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a high-protein, creamy, and delicious dessert that combines the smoothness of full-fat cottage cheese with rich cocoa powder, natural honey sweetness, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for a quick, healthy treat, it requires minimal preparation and no baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients—cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract—to ensure quick and smooth preparation.
- Blend the Base: Place the full-fat cottage cheese in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Add Cocoa: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the blended cottage cheese and blend for 15 to 20 seconds until the cocoa is evenly incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Sweeten: Pour in 3 tablespoons of honey and blend for another 10 seconds. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Add Vanilla: Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and blend for 10 more seconds until the mousse is smooth and fragrant.
- Check Texture: The mousse should be creamy and lump-free. If there are any lumps, blend an additional 20 seconds to achieve the desired consistency.
- Portion: Spoon the mousse evenly into 2 to 4 serving bowls and smooth the tops.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the mousse for 1 to 2 hours to allow it to set properly. Serve cold and enjoy the high-protein chocolate treat!
Notes
- This dessert is high in protein due to the cottage cheese base, making it both nutritious and satisfying.
- Adjust the cocoa powder amount according to your preferred chocolate intensity.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu but note texture and protein content will vary.
- Chilling is important to achieve the mousse-like consistency; do not skip this step.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, High Protein Dessert, Healthy Chocolate Mousse, Easy No-Bake Chocolate Mousse, Low Fat Dessert
