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This Chocolate Mousse is gluten free, high in protein, and so chocolatey rich you would have no idea that the main ingredient is cottage cheese! It’s perfect for a quick snack or treat when that sweet tooth kicks in.
If you haven’t hopped on the viral cottage cheese trend yet, I don’t blame you, because I was skeptical at first too. But now that I’ve tried so many recipes, both sweet AND savory, with cottage cheese being the main ingredient… I’m such a fan! I’ve been loving to see how I can sneak it into recipes where you’d never guess this was even involved. And let me tell you, I think I’ve gotten pretty great at sneaky high protein recipes like my Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie, and now this mousse! Sure it’s just as delicious in savory recipes too but what can I say, I have a sweet tooth 🤷♀️
High-quality dairy is such a great, balanced food because it’s high in protein and healthy fats to help keep you fuller for longer and it’s full of vitamins, especially calcium. Cottage cheese is one of my favorite ways to add more protein into my diet which helps support hormone health, blood sugar, muscle growth, and SO much more! Add it to eggs, pancakes, breakfast bowls, desserts – the possibilities are endless and I feel like I’ve tried them all.
Watch the video tutorial HERE.
Why You’ll Love This
- Protein powerhouse – Cottage cheese as the base of this recipe packs in protein, healthy fats, and lots of nutrients. In this single serving we have over twenty grams of protein, that’s a lot for a delicious dessert like this!
- A crowd pleaser – Make this for anyone and they would never guess they’re eating something made with cottage cheese, even the kids.
- Dietary friendly – This recipe is gluten free, high protein, low carb, and can easily be made lower sugar or refined sugar free with substitutes listed below.
What You’ll Need
- Cottage Cheese – My favorite that I use in almost all of my recipes is this full-fat one by Good Culture, it’s very thick, creamy, and high quality compared to others I’ve tried!
- Cocoa powder – Make sure it’s unsweetened. You can also use cacao powder but you might need to add a little more sweetener.
- Powdered sugar – I always buy organic for this and if you want a lower sugar option powdered monkfruit works great or even maple syrup.
Optional Chocolate Shell
- Chocolate chips – I’ve been loving these Hu Gems or Enjoy Life chocolate chips, they melt really well.
- Coconut oil
How To Make
- Pour all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth. This will take a bit for the mixture to thin out!
- Then, pour everything into a small dish or jar and set it in the freezer for one to two hours until firm. (Tip: To prevent iciness, stir once about halfway through.)
- Once the mousse is set, you can add the hard chocolate shell. To make the shell, add one tablespoon of chocolate chips and one teaspoon of coconut oil to a small bowl. Microwave for ten seconds, stir, and repeat until completely smooth. (Tip: You can also use a double broiler method – filling a saucepan with an inch or two with water and bringing to a simmer, placing the small bowl of ingredients into the pan where it’s not touching the water but being heated. Stir until smooth.)
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the mousse, add some sea salt, and enjoy!
Recommended Tools
- High-speed blender or food processor
- Small glass – I love using any jar I have on hand or small mason jars for this, especially if I’m prepping multiple to store in the fridge!
- Glass mixing bowls
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
More High Protein Treats
Snickers Frozen Yogurt Bites (Gluten Free)
High Protein Cheesecake Ice Cream (Gluten Free)
High Protein Healthier Buckeyes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Gluten Free, High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or powdered monkfruit (or maple syrup)
Optional Chocolate Shell
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and sweetener until smooth and thin.
- Pour into a jar and freeze for 1-2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Once set, take out of the freezer and make the chocolate shell. Melt chocolate in the microwave for 10 seconds, stir, and repeat until fully melted.
- Pour on top of mousse, add sea salt, and enjoy!
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For how many people is this recipe?
1-2!
Way too much cocoa. It was so bitter that I needed to add way too much sweetener. Next time I will start with a tablespoon of cocoa and add from there.
You can definitely add less cocoa based on your taste preferences 🙂
How many calories and protein is in 1 serve?
Hi Margaret! You can always type the recipe into a nutrition app or online calculator to find this information, I don’t include that on my site 😊
after the two hours do i transfer the mason jars with the mixture to the frig or store in the freezer?
Either! I store in the freezer and let it thaw an hour or so before eating for a thicker consistency. If you like it a little more like a thick yogurt consistency, the fridge works too! 🙂
loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i added some chocolate chips and marshmallows for my kids to enjoy cause its healthy but they loved it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy to hear that!!! 🙂 thank you for the comment!
Sooooo goood.
So happy you loved it!
Wow I will do this again!!
So glad you enjoyed!!
Can I use fat-free cottage cheese?
Yes! 🙂
It’s so good and quick. I added strawberry slices to one I made but kept as is – no freezing.
My recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of cocoa and maple syrup. I found it worked better by refrigerating overnight and I thought it was excellent.
Fun recipe! Used way less dark cocoa about 1.5 TB, 2 TB powdered sugar plus a Tsp agave, I added fresh blackberries. Fridge overnight for us worked great!
So glad you enjoyed!! 🙂 Sounds delicious with blackberries!
I made this mousse today without the chocolate shell. I wasn’t patient enough to refrigerate for 2 hours, so it was more pudding-like. The remainder will be mousse-like. I had some mini chocolate chips so I topped it with those. So good!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
So glad you enjoyed! 🙂
I am going to make this But a Bit Confused about how much CoCo to use it sounds Delicious!
Hi! Just 1/4 cup cocoa powder for this recipe 😊
So good – thanks for sharing. So many ways to get more protein in your diet.
Thanks Mark! I’ve been loving these higher protein recipes too 🙌
I’m wondering if you can use large curd cottage cheese for this recipe. Do you know how many carbs there are are per serving? Sounds delicious!!!
Hi Luanne! Any cottage cheese should work since it is being blended so it’s a smooth texture. As for the carbs, I don’t include nutrition information on posts but you can add the recipe to a nutrition calculator online or an app for that!
Hi Calla
I love this recipe. I made a raspberry coulis that I put a thin layer on top and then put fresh raspberries with chocolate curls. Everyone loves it, ever without the raspberry. Our company never knows what’s in it. It is so easy and convenient to make. One of my favorite quick to make recipes.
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Hi Susan! Your version sounds delicious 😍 Just when I thought this recipe couldn’t get any better, you took it up a notch. I’ll have to try adding fresh fruit to mine next time I make it 💕
Love it! So easy! I added peanuts after blending! So good and i love the tang from the cottage cheese.
Can’t understand the people who are saying it’s too bitter from the cocoa powder – may poor quality cocoa powder?
So happy you love this one! Adding peanuts for a little crunch sounds amazing, I’ll have to try 🤩
How would this be if I used plain Greek yogurt ?
Hi Michelle! You can try using Greek yogurt instead, it would have a similar consistency to blended cottage cheese. Hope that works for you!