Description
A simple recipe for a high-protein, low-carbohydrate chocolate mousse using cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit blend)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for thinner consistency)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the mousse is too thick, add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetener or cocoa powder if necessary.
- Portion the mousse into small serving dishes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use small curd cottage cheese.
- If you do not have a food processor, press the cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve first to remove lumps.
- You can substitute the sweetener with liquid stevia drops to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: low carb, chocolate mousse, cottage cheese dessert, high protein, keto dessert, sugar free