Cottage Cheese Dark Chocolate Mousse
A guilt-free dark chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese for a protein-packed and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid burning. Let cool slightly.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, melted chocolate, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mousse and add more honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter, blending again.
- Spoon into serving dishes: Spoon the mousse into elegant glasses or small bowls.
- Chill out: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the mousse set.
- Enjoy your creamy decadence: Indulge in your chilled mousse and savor every bite!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate. Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg