Description
Velvety cottage cheese chocolate mousse delivers rich, protein-packed indulgence with minimal effort. Smooth chocolate magic emerges from simple ingredients, creating a guilt-free dessert you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons (5 g) chia seeds
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed cookies
- Nuts
- Berries
- Banana
- Vanilla yogurt
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Gather a high-powered blender and combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract into the mixing container.
- Pulse and blend the mixture thoroughly, periodically stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula, ensuring a completely smooth and integrated texture.
- Continue processing until the mixture transforms into a creamy, uniform consistency with no visible lumps, which typically requires approximately 30-45 seconds of blending.
- Carefully transfer the whipped chocolate mixture into a clean glass jar or serving cup, making sure to capture all the contents from the blender.
- Securely cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss and potential absorption of refrigerator odors.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the chia seeds to activate and the mixture to set into a thick, luscious dessert.
- Just before serving, personalize the mousse by garnishing with your preferred toppings such as fresh berries, chopped nuts, shaved dark chocolate, or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately and savor the rich, velvety chocolate dessert chilled and adorned with your chosen embellishments.
Notes
- Packed with protein from cottage cheese, this mousse offers a nutritious twist on traditional desserts.
- Chia seeds boost fiber and create a thicker, creamier texture while adding subtle nutritional benefits.
- Blending for 30-45 seconds ensures a silky smooth consistency without any cottage cheese lumps.
- Refrigeration helps the mousse set and develop a richer, more indulgent chocolate flavor.
- Customize with toppings like fresh berries, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate shavings for extra excitement.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, perfect for quick healthy dessert prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg