This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Protein Mousse is a quick, creamy snack or dessert made with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and a touch of maple syrup. For another sweet fall variation, see our pumpkin cottage cheese mousse. It blends smooth in minutes and delivers a satisfying protein boost without heavy cream.
For a savory blended cottage cheese snack, try our cottage cheese ranch dip.
Why You’ll Love It
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- High in protein from cottage cheese
- Rich chocolate flavor with simple ingredients
- Easy to meal prep for grab-and-go snacks
Quick Recipe Facts
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Total: 5 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Estimated protein: about 20 g per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: berries or dark chocolate shavings for topping
How to Make It
1. Blend
Add cottage cheese, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
2. Chill or serve
Serve immediately for a soft mousse or chill for 30 minutes for a thicker texture.
Meal Prep Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add toppings just before serving.
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Nutrition values are estimates and vary by brand and portion size.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Protein Mousse
A creamy high-protein chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, cocoa, maple syrup, and vanilla in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Method
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Serve immediately for a soft mousse or chill for about 30 minutes for a thicker texture. Add toppings just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate and varies by brand, portion size, and substitutions.