You’d never guess this cottage cheese chocolate mousse is loaded with protein and fiber. This healthy dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Duration:
Prep time: 5 MINUTES MINS
Cooling time: 30 MINUTES MINS
Total time: 5 MINUTES MINS
yield: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, I used 2%
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp chia seeds
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- crushed cookies, nuts, berries, banana, vanilla yogurt, or whipped cream
Instructions
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Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a blender.
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Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This will take 30-45 seconds.
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Transfer to a jar or cup, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30-minutes or until mousse has thickened. Add toppings right before eating and enjoy!
calories: 335kcal, carbohydrates: 42g, protein: 31g, fat: 6g, saturated fat: 3g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 1g, trans fat: 0.01g, cholesterol: 9mg, sodium: 485mg, potassium: 470mg, fiber: 6g, sugar: 30g, vitamin a: 97iu, vitamin c: 0.1mg, calcium: 245mg, iron: 2mg
