High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate (Printable)

A creamy chocolate mousse enriched with cottage cheese for extra protein and smooth texture.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Protein

01 - 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain unsweetened

→ Chocolate

03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 ounces dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, melted and cooled

→ Sweetener

05 - 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Fresh berries
09 - Shaved dark chocolate
10 - Chopped nuts

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture achieves a completely smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste the mousse and add additional sweetener if desired.
03 - Distribute the mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls using a spoon.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a thicker, more set texture, or serve immediately for a softer mousse consistency.
05 - Top each serving with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, chopped nuts, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert guilt without any actual guilt, which is honestly the dream.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to brew coffee, no baking or fussing required.
  • One bowl and a blender is all you need, plus your kitchen stays surprisingly clean.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the melted chocolate or it'll create weird flecks in your mousse that taste fine but look a bit off.
  • The texture changes dramatically between fresh and chilled, so know which version you're after before you serve.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender rather than a food processor if you have the choice, because it creates a smoother, silkier finish.
  • Always taste before the mousse fully chills since cold temperatures mute sweetness and flavor, which means you might misjudge how sweet it is.
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