High Protein Cottage Cheese Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This easy High Protein Chocolate Mousse Cottage Cheese Dessert is a magical mixture of cottage cheese and chocolate protein powder, creating a creamy, delicious treat with 28g of protein per serving.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 275kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese use a full fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop low carb chocolate protein powder 2.5 tbsp
- ¼ cup lakanto maple flavored syrup or use your preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar free chocolate chips preferably dark chocolate
Instructions
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, sugar-free maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the melted chocolate to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into serving bowls or containers.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optional: top with fresh berries and shavings of dark chocolate.
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Notes
– Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
– Not recommended for freezing.
– Stir before serving if mousse firms up too much.
– Makes 2 servings, about 28g protein each.
– Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
