High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
If you’re craving a rich, chocolatey dessert but want something nourishing, this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is the perfect treat. It’s creamy, indulgent, and secretly packed with protein. By blending cottage cheese with cocoa and naturally sweet dates, you get a dessert that tastes decadent but also supports your body. The melted chocolate topping gives it that classic mousse finish with a satisfying snap.
This recipe is proof that you can have dessert and still keep it wholesome.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Protein-packed: Cottage cheese makes the base creamy and adds high-quality protein.
Naturally sweetened: Dates (soaked in coffee) add caramel-like sweetness with no refined sugar.
Chocolate lover’s dream: A rich cocoa base topped with a hardened chocolate shell.
Make-ahead friendly: Refrigerates into a mousse-like texture—perfect for meal prep desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tsp cocoa powder
3 dates, soaked in hot coffee for 10 minutes
2 tbsp chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
Step 1: Soak the Dates
Place dates in a small bowl and cover with hot coffee. Let soak for 10 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Blend the Mousse
Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and soaked dates (with a splash of the coffee if needed) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Chill
Transfer mousse mixture into serving jars or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to thicken.
Step 4: Make the Chocolate Topping
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 5: Finish & Enjoy
Pour the melted chocolate topping over the chilled mousse. Let it set in the fridge for a few minutes until firm. Crack into the chocolate shell and enjoy your protein-rich chocolate mousse!
Serving Suggestions
Top with fresh berries for a burst of flavor.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet-salty twist.
Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Storage
Store mousse in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, keep covered and enjoy chilled.
✨ This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is rich, chocolatey, and satisfying—proof that dessert can be both indulgent and nourishing.
