Healthy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This ultra-creamy chocolate mousse is rich, fudgy, naturally sweetened, and secretly packed with protein.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp almond milk, plus more as needed
• 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and almond milk to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and mousse-like.
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed, adding a little more maple syrup or honey to your preference.
4. If the mousse is too thick, blend in a small splash of almond milk until it reaches your desired texture.
5. Spoon into a serving glass or bowl and chill for 10-15 minutes for the best thick, creamy texture.
6. Top with mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate shavings, then serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to eat.

Tip: For the smoothest texture, use full-fat cottage cheese and blend longer than you think—you won’t taste the cottage cheese once it’s completely silky.