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This easy unbaked Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is perfect for healthy snacks, simple desserts, and make-ahead treats.
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is an easy, unbaked dessert made with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and cottage cheese for a rich chocolate treat with extra protein.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
- It comes together in just a few minutes with basic fridge ingredients.
- The texture turns smooth, creamy, and surprisingly rich after chilling.
- You can dress it up with toppings or keep it simple for an easy high-protein snack.
High protein chocolate mousse with cocoa and chia seeds
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy No Bake
- Diet: High Protein
Description
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is one of those quick desserts that somehow tastes way fancier than it is. It’s creamy, chocolatey, lightly sweet, and the blender does almost all the work for you.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% works really well)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Optional Toppings
- Crushed cookies
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh berries
- Banana slices
- Vanilla yogurt
- Whipped cream
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tsp chia seeds to a blender or small food processor.
- Blend for about 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Stop once or twice to scrape down the sides because cocoa powder loves sticking to the blender walls.
- Taste the mousse before chilling. If you like a sweeter dessert, add another 1 tsp of maple syrup and blend again for a few seconds.
- Spoon the mousse into 2 small jars, ramekins, or dessert cups.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the chia seeds can thicken everything slightly.
- Right before serving, add your toppings. Crushed cookies give it a dessert vibe, while berries or a banana make it feel a bit lighter. You can also add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt on top because it turns extra creamy.
- Serve chilled and enjoy. The texture gets even better after an hour in the fridge, although I prefer to leave it overnight for the chia seeds to thicken up.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 16.8 g
- Sodium: 352.5 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.7 g
- Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 13.6 mg
Additional Information
- Does it taste strongly like cottage cheese? Not really. The cocoa powder and maple syrup mellow the flavour a lot, especially after chilling.
- Can I make this without chia seeds? Yes. The mousse will still work, but it’ll be a little softer and less pudding-like and have a different texture.
- Can I use honey instead of maple syrup? Absolutely. Honey works well, though the flavour will be slightly different.
- Can this be frozen? Yes, but the texture changes slightly once thawed. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
- How long can this be stored and how? Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir briefly before serving if any liquid separates.
Ingredient Substitute Suggestions
- Maple syrup: Honey or agave syrup
- Cottage cheese: Plain Greek yogurt for a smoother, tangier mousse
- Cocoa powder: Dutch process cocoa for a richer chocolate flavour
- Chia seeds: Leave them out or replace with 1 tsp ground flaxseed, although the texture will change
This Cheese Chocolate Mousse turns a few simple ingredients into a smooth chocolate dessert that feels way more indulgent than it should. Have a look before your next chocolate craving hits.
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is the kind of dessert that feels effortless but still delivers that rich chocolate satisfaction people crave after dinner. The smooth texture, quick prep time, and flexible toppings make it easy to keep coming back to, whether it’s for a quick afternoon snack or a chilled late-night treat.
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