If you're craving a rich, creamy chocolate treat without the guilt, this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is your answer. Made using 4 simple ingredients, this high-protein dessert is ready in under five minutes, with deep chocolate flavor & 15+ grams of protein per serving.
As a recipe developer, I've tested hundreds of healthy cottage cheese recipes and perfected the art of cooking with cottage cheese!
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Recipe Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: Blender
- Main Ingredients: Cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, vegetarian, high-protein
- Serves: 4
- Calories: 258 per serving
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This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe proves healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. Blended cottage cheese, rich cocoa powder, and maple syrup create a velvety texture that tastes just like classic chocolate mousse.
If you love cottage cheese recipes, you have to try my Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes, my Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chia Mousse, High-Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast, or my Cottage Cheese Queso!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Blend in under 5 minutes with zero cooking required.
- Protein Powerhouse: Each serving has 18 grams of protein.
- 4 Simple Ingredients: Made with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Naturally Sweetened: Maple syrup adds sweetness without refined sugar.
- Perfect Texture: Proper blending creates a smooth, silky mousse.
Key Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: The base of the mousse. I like to use 2% milkfat cottage cheese; blending fully breaks down the curds into a silky consistency.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Use pure cocoa powder, not hot cocoa mix, for deep chocolate flavor without added sugar.
- Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup adds natural sweetness and subtle caramel notes that enhance the chocolate.
- Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract deepens and rounds out the chocolate for a more gourmet taste.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cottage Cheese: Swap with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor or silken tofu for a vegan option (texture will be slightly different).
- Sweeteners: Replace maple syrup with honey for floral sweetness, agave for a vegan option, or monk fruit sweetener for lower sugar.
- Chocolate Flavor: Use cacao powder for a raw, more intense chocolate taste with added antioxidants, or increase cocoa to ¾ cup and reduce sweetener for a darker, less sweet mousse.
- Add-Ins: Swirl in 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and top with chopped peanuts for a peanut butter cup version, or add a scoop of protein powder for an extra 20+ grams of protein.
- Keto Option: Use full-fat cottage cheese and sweeten with monk fruit or erythritol instead of maple syrup.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
- Step 1: Measure all ingredients, then add the cottage cheese to the blender first, followed by the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Step 2: Divide into cups, top with Greek yogurt or chocolate chips if desired, and serve immediately. Chill for 30+ minutes for a firmer chocolate cottage cheese mousse.
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Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Cottage Cheese: Use 2% for the best balance of creaminess and macros; small curds blend the smoothest.
- Don't Cut Blending Short: Blend a full 60-90 seconds to fully eliminate graininess and achieve a silky texture.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Start with ¼ cup maple syrup and add more slowly if needed, since cocoa bitterness varies by brand.
- Use High-Quality Cocoa: Better cocoa powder makes a noticeable difference in flavor and richness.
- Blender Type: High-powered blenders give the smoothest result. If using a standard blender, blend longer.
Pairing Ideas
This cottage cheese mousse tastes delicious with fun toppings like my Homemade Cinnamon Peanut Butter, my Vanilla Almond Granola with Hazelnuts, or Toasted Coconut Granola.
If you love refined-sugar free deserts, try my Healthy Candy Bar Dates, Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls, Lemon Olive Oil Cake, or Chickpea Blondies!
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cottage cheese makes excellent mousse when blended until completely smooth. The protein in cottage cheese creates a creamy, stable texture that mimics traditional egg-based or cream-based mousse, while adding significant protein.
The viral version blends cottage cheese with cocoa powder and sweetener until silky smooth. The key is blending longer than expected (60-90 seconds minimum) to completely break down the curds and achieve that signature creamy texture.
2-4% milkfat cottage cheese with small curds works best. The higher fat content creates a richer, creamier mousse, while small curds blend more smoothly than large curds. Brands like Good Culture or Daisy deliver excellent results.
Blend 1 cup cottage cheese with ½ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. This yields 4 servings with 18 grams of protein each. Add a scoop of protein powder for even more.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 2%
- ½ Cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients, then add the cottage cheese to the blender first, followed by the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Divide into cups, top with Greek yogurt or chocolate chips if desired, and serve immediately. Chill for 30+ minutes for a firmer mousse.
Notes
- Choose the Right Cottage Cheese: Use 2% for the best balance of creaminess and macro-friendliness; small curd blends the smoothest.
- Blend Longer Than You Think: Blend a full 60-90 seconds to fully eliminate graininess and achieve a silky texture.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Start with ¼ cup maple syrup and add more slowly, since cocoa bitterness varies by brand.
- Use High-Quality Cocoa: Better cocoa powder makes a noticeable difference in flavor and richness.
- Blender Type: High-powered blenders give the smoothest result. If using a standard blender, blend longer.
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