Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

You'd never guess this cottage cheese chocolate mousse is loaded with protein and fiber.
This is a healthy dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Adjust recipe ingredients accordingly, to serve more than 3-4 people

Ingredients

Mousse

  • 1 c. low fat cottage cheese (Daisy)
  • 2 Tbls. cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbls. maple syrup
  • 1/4 t. vanilla extract
  • 2 t. chia seeds

Topping Choices

  • whipped cream
  • vanilla yogurt
  • crushed cookies
  • mini chocolate chips
  • nuts
  • berries
  • banana slices

Instructions

Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This will take 30-45 seconds.

Transfer to mini mason jars or custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30-minutes or until mousse has thickened. They set up fast.

Add toppings right before eating and enjoy!

NOTE: Makes 3 custard cups or 4 mini mason jars