Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a quick, healthy and creamy dessert made with just three ingredients and blended in minutes. It’s high in protein, naturally sweetened, takes five minutes to make, without any cream or refined sugar.

Easy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Out of all the quick desserts I’ve tried, this cottage cheese chocolate mousse has to be one of the easiest.

What I really love is that it doesn’t feel like a “healthy” swap. The texture is smooth and mousse-like, the flavor is rich and chocolatey, and no one would ever guess that it’s made with cottage cheese. It’s one of those recipes that feels indulgent but leaves me feeling really good afterward.

You only need a blender, three ingredients, and five minutes. That’s it. No eggs, no cream, no baking.

I like making a batch in the evening, letting it set overnight, and enjoying it the next day as a grab-and-go snack or after-dinner treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 3 ingredients . All you need is cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. It’s simple, quick, and you probably have everything in your kitchen already.
• Creamy and chocolatey . The texture blends up thick and silky, just like traditional mousse. It’s rich enough to feel like dessert but still light and fresh.
• High in protein . Thanks to the cottage cheese, this mousse is secretly packed with protein, making it more filling and satisfying than a typical sweet treat.
• Takes just 5 minutes . It comes together fast in a blender with no cooking or baking required. Just blend, chill, and enjoy.
• Naturally sweetened . This recipe is made without refined sugar. The maple syrup adds the perfect touch of sweetness without overpowering the chocolate flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse recipe doesn’t require much, and that’s one of the reasons I keep coming back to it. You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already.

• Cottage cheese – I always go for full-fat because it gives the mousse a creamy, luxurious texture that holds up well in the fridge.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – This gives the mousse that deep, chocolatey flavor. I’ve also tried it with cacao powder for a little extra richness.
• Maple syrup – Just a touch is enough to sweeten it without going overboard. You can adjust it based on how sweet you like your desserts.

How I Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This is a quick overview of how I make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse , with tips along the way. You’ll find the full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below.

1. I start by adding the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to my blender.
2. Then, I blend it all on high until it looks completely smooth and silky. If anything sticks to the sides, I pause and scrape it down before blending again. It only takes a minute or two to get it really creamy.
3. Once the mousse is blended, I spoon it into little jars or bowls and place them in the fridge to chill. I usually let it set for at least two hours, but if I’m in a rush, even an hour works. The longer it chills, the better the texture gets. It firms up slightly and becomes even more mousse-like but still soft enough to scoop easily.

What to Serve with Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This mousse is great all on its own, but sometimes, I like to add toppings to make it feel a little more fun or special. Fresh berries are one of my favorite pairings, they add a tart pop that balances the chocolate. Mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate give it a little crunch.

A dollop of coconut whip or a drizzle of peanut butter can make it feel more like a dessert you’d serve at a dinner party.

I’ve also layered this with chia pudding or granola to make a breakfast-style parfait. It works just as well for a post-workout snack or a sweet bite after lunch. However you serve it, the base stays creamy and rich, and it pairs well with just about anything.

How to Store Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Once the mousse is blended and chilled, I like storing it in small glass jars with lids. It keeps well in the fridge for four to five days, and the texture holds up nicely. If there’s a little separation after sitting for a few days, I just give it a quick stir, and it’s good as new. It’s perfect for meal prep or when I want something ready to go without needing to make it from scratch every time.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

This recipe is really flexible, so I change it up depending on what I have at home or what I’m in the mood for. Here are a few variations I’ve tried:

• You can use honey, agave, or even a sugar-free sweetener like liquid stevia instead of maple syrup.
• Cacao powder works just as well as cocoa and adds a more intense chocolate flavor.
• A scoop of protein powder can be added to make it even more filling.
• Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or granola if you want extra texture.
• If you’re dairy-free, you can try using a plant-based cottage cheese or even silken tofu as the base.

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