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a glass jar filled with chocolate mousse, topped with a dollop of yogurt and fresh berries.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse that’s creamy, cocoa-packed, and secretly nourishing - ready in minutes and made to keep you feeling good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 2
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese I used 4%
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

  • Berries and/or shaved chocolate

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a blender, except for the toppings (1 cup cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
    Ingredients inside a blender before mixing: cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and sweetener.
  • and blend until smooth. Once blended, you may store this in the fridge to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
    Blended chocolate mousse inside a blender jar with visible swirls of creaminess.
  • Divide the mousse into 2 cups and top with your favorite toppings like coconut whipped cream and Berries and/or shaved chocolate.
    Two mousse-filled cups without toppings, smooth and creamy chocolate layer visible.
  • Serve and enjoy.
    Close up of mousse in a glass cup with a spoon, topped with berries and set on a small white plate.

Notes

  • Full-fat cottage cheese gives the smoothest, richest texture-low-fat works too, just slightly less creamy.
  • You can swap honey for maple syrup, agave, or any liquid sweetener you like.
  • Cacao powder can be used instead of cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Chill for 30 minutes after blending for the best texture and flavor.
  • Blend longer than you think- go for silky smooth, not just “good enough.”
  • Add-ins like berries, nut butter, or espresso powder are all fair game- make it your own!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg