Description
Indulge your sweet cravings with this Guilt-Free Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse. This creamy and rich dessert combines the lusciousness of chocolate with the nutritious benefits of cottage cheese, resulting in a delightful treat that’s low in calories but high in flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this mousse is easy to prepare and will impress your guests while keeping you on track with your dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Whipped topping (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or syrup and blending again.
- Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped topping and garnished with dark chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg