Cottage cheese mousse is the kind of healthy dessert that feels like cheating – thick, chocolatey, and ridiculously smooth. It’s low carb, gluten free, and slips right into your routine without wrecking your goals. Blend it up in minutes, chill it down, and you’ve got a high protein treat that tastes way too good to be this healthy.
The cottage cheese brings a boost of protein and calcium, and you can control the sweetness depending on what you use – stevia, erythritol, or a touch of honey if you’re not keeping it low carb. It’s made with real ingredients, nothing weird, and comes together fast in a blender or food processor. I’ve found it sets best if you give it a full two hours in the fridge, but no judgment if you can’t wait that long.
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Bold chocolate flavor: Cocoa powder and a pinch of instant coffee bring serious depth.
- Creamy texture: Blends so smooth, you’ll forget it started with good old lumpy cottage cheese.
- Protein-packed: Each bowl is loaded with 16 grams of protein to keep your snack game strong.
- Quick blend: Just toss everything into a blender or food processor. No cooking, no hassle.
- Custom sweetness: Use honey, stevia, or erythritol, whatever suits your vibe.
- Meal plan friendly: Works with keto, low sugar, high protein, and gluten free diets.
🗝️ Key ingredients & substitutions
- Cottage cheese: This forms the base of the mousse, and using full-fat gives you a creamier texture while fat free keeps it lighter. Either way, it blends up silky smooth.
- Cocoa powder: Gives the mousse its rich chocolate flavor. Unsweetened is best so you can control the sweetness.
- Chia seeds: Help thicken the mousse slightly as it chills and add fiber and nutrients without affecting the flavor.
- Liquid stevia: A low carb sweetener that keeps things sugar-free. You can swap in erythritol, monk fruit, or honey or maple syrup if you’re not strictly low carb.
- Instant coffee: Just a pinch deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee. It’s optional, but totally worth it.
- Dark chocolate chips: Blend them in for little pops of chocolate throughout, or skip them to lower the carbs. Sugar-free chips work great here too.
- Strawberries & grated chocolate: These are optional toppings that make it look fancy. Raspberries, sprinkles, or even a bit of granola would work too.
🥣 How to make cottage cheese mousse
- Blend it up: Pop the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, chia seeds, stevia, instant coffee, and chocolate chips into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Chill to set: Scoop the mousse into two small bowls or jars and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Top and enjoy: Serve cold with sliced strawberries and grated chocolate, or keep it plain and enjoy it straight from the fridge.
🪄 Recipe notes & tips
- Blending time: Give it the full five minutes so everything breaks down properly and you get that dreamy mousse texture.
- Scrape the sides: If your blender’s being stubborn, pause halfway through and scrape down the sides to keep things moving.
- Texture check: It might look a little runny straight out of the blender, but it thickens up beautifully once chilled.
- Sweetness level: Everyone’s sweet tooth is different, so taste before chilling and adjust if needed. Just remember, things always taste a little less sweet once they’re cold.
- Make extra: This mousse keeps well in the fridge, so feel free to double the recipe and stash a few in jars for easy grab-and-go snacks during the week.
🫙 Storage instructions
- Fridge: Store your cottage cheese mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cover well: If you’re using bowls, press a bit of wrap directly onto the surface to keep it from drying out.
- Watch the smell: If it starts smelling overly tangy or sour, it’s time to toss it – even if it looks okay.
- Do not freeze: Freezing changes the texture and turns it gritty, so keep this one in the fridge where it belongs.
✨ Variations
- Chocolate protein boost: Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to bump up the protein. You may need to adjust the sweetener to taste.
- Vanilla: Swap the cocoa powder for a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a lighter, pudding-style version.
- Berry blend: Blend in a few raspberries or strawberries for a fruity chocolate mousse with natural sweetness.
- Nutty crunch: Stir in chopped hazelnuts, almonds, toasted coconut, or a sprinkle of granola for added texture.
- Greek yogurt swirl: Swirl in a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and a tangy edge.
- Sprinkle fun: Add rainbow sprinkles on top to make it more playful, whether you’re making it for kids or just for yourself.
- Flaky sea salt: A tiny pinch on top can bring out the chocolate flavor in the best way.
🍽️ What to serve with cottage cheese mousse
- Fresh fruit: A side of raspberries, strawberries, or sliced banana makes a naturally sweet pairing.
- Brunch boards: Add to a spread with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and nut butters for a high protein brunch lineup.
- Light main meals: It’s a great way to finish off Marry Me Chicken, Greek Crustless Zucchini Quiche, or Easy Vegan Stir Fry when you want something sweet but not heavy.
- Coffee or tea: Pair with a hot drink like black coffee, Sweet and Smoky Fall Tea, Cozy Chai Latte, or Iced Chai Tea Latte to balance the richness.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I make this mousse without a food processor or blender?
Not really. Blending is what transforms the cottage cheese into that creamy mousse texture, and without it, it’ll stay lumpy.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes, it can be! Just keep an eye on your sweetener. Honey or maple syrup can be a better choice than stevia or erythritol for little ones.
Can I use flavored cottage cheese?
Best to stick with plain, as flavored versions often have added sugar or odd seasonings that can throw the taste off.
Can I prep it the night before?
Definitely. It actually sets even better overnight, so it’s great for make-ahead desserts or snacks.
How much protein is in each serving?
It depends on your cottage cheese and chocolate chips, but on average you’ll get around 16 grams of protein per bowl.
😋 More healthy treats that actually taste good
- Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding
- Keto Sugar Free Jello
- Overnight Keto Chia Pudding
- Easy Keto Coconut Clusters
- Keto Strawberry Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
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📖 Recipe
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Cottage cheese mousse is the kind of healthy dessert that feels like cheating – thick, chocolatey, and ridiculously smooth. It’s low carb, gluten free, and slips right into your routine without wrecking your goals. Blend it up in minutes, chill it down, and you’ve got a high protein treat that tastes way too good to be this healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese 240 grams, low fat or full fat
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon liquid stevia I used vanilla flavor
- Pinch instant coffee
- 1/2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- 2 strawberries sliced, optional
- grated chocolate shavings optional
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese mousse ingredients to a food processor or high powered blender and blend for 5 minutes.1 cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon liquid stevia, Pinch instant coffee, 1/2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- Divide the mousse between 2 bowls and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with sliced strawberries and grated chocolate shavings if desired!2 strawberries, grated chocolate shavings
Notes
- Blending time: Give it the full five minutes so everything breaks down properly and you get that dreamy mousse texture.
- Scrape the sides: If your blender’s being stubborn, pause halfway through and scrape down the sides to keep things moving.
- Texture check: It might look a little runny straight out of the blender, but it thickens up beautifully once chilled.
- Sweetness level: Everyone’s sweet tooth is different, so taste before chilling and adjust if needed. Just remember, things always taste a little less sweet once they’re cold.
- Make extra: This mousse keeps well in the fridge, so feel free to double the recipe and stash a few in jars for easy grab-and-go snacks during the week.
Storage instructions:
- Fridge life: Store your cottage cheese mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cover well: If you’re using bowls, press a bit of wrap directly onto the surface to keep it from drying out.
- Watch the smell: If it starts smelling overly tangy or sour, it’s time to toss it – even if it looks okay.
- Do not freeze: Freezing changes the texture and turns it gritty, so keep this one in the fridge where it belongs.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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