Description
A creamy, rich, and protein-packed dessert made with simple ingredients and no gluten—perfect for indulgent cravings or a post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon the mousse into ramekins or jars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Optional: top with berries, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, use full-fat cottage cheese. You can also add a spoonful of almond butter or Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg