This high-protein, cottage cheese chocolate mousse is rich and creamy and an ideal treat when chocolate cravings hit. Plus, it’s low in carbs and sugar-free!
This high-protein chocolate mousse with cottage cheese is a deliciously creamy, sweet and satisfying dessert that comes without the guilt! Additionally, it’s low in carbs and calories, sugar-free and keto-friendly.
And, no, you don’t have to like cottage cheese to love this mousse. It’s because it’s sweet, smooth and chocolaty with just a slight tang from the cottage cheese.
We combine whipped cottage cheese with melted, sugar-free chocolate chips for a rich chocolate flavor and sugar-free whipped cream to produce a lighter and airier mousse.
Not only that, it’s made with just 3 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make. Of course, you can add a few favorite toppings including fresh berries, sugar-free whipped cream and/or nuts.
A quick and easy healthy treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Cottage cheese:ย We use a low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat) in this bowl since it slightly increases the protein, and we found little difference in taste between the low- and high-fat cottage cheese when done.
Lily’s sugar-free semi-sweet baking chips: We use Lily’s sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate baking chips in this mousse, but you could also consider Lily’s sugar-free dark chocolate or milk chocolate baking chips.
Sugar-free Whipping Cream: To enhance the flavor and make the mousse lighter, we incorporate zero-sugar whipping cream. We simply use store-bought zero-sugar whipping cream since it’s tasty and low in carbs.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1:ย In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese until smooth.
STEP 2: In a small bowl, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until they stir to a smooth consistency (about a minute in total heating time).
STEP 3:ย Add melted chocolate to processor and pulse until thoroughly combined with whipped cottage cheese.ย
STEP 5: Use a spatula to remove cottage cheese mixture from processor and place into a medium-size bowl. Fold in whipping cream with spatula until well combined.
STEP 5: Spoon into serving dish and add toppings as desired (such as sugar-free whipped cream, fresh berries and/or nuts).
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED HIGH IN PROTEIN?
We love high-protein meals, snacks and desserts since they help keep you full for longer periods of time. Therefore, youโre less likely to overeat. Wikipedia defines a high-protein diet asย more than 20% of caloriesย from protein while Diet Doctor usesย 25% go 35% of calories. For more information about a high-protein diet,ย check out Diet Doctor.
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Recipe
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Sugar-Free, High Protein)
This high-protein, cottage cheese chocolate mousse is rich and creamy and an ideal treat when chocolate cravings hit. Plus, it’s low in carbs and sugar-free!
Instructionsย
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Whip cottage cheese: In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese until smooth.
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Melt chocolate: In a small bowl, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until they stir to a smooth consistency (about a minute in total heating time).
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Combine: Add melted chocolate to processor and pulse until thoroughly combined with whipped cottage cheese.ย Use a spatula to remove cottage cheese mixture from processor and place into a medium-size bowl. Fold in whipping cream with spatula until well combined.
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Serve: Spoon into serving dish and add toppings as desired (such as sugar-free whipped cream, fresh berries and/or nuts).
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 221.2kcalCarbohydrates: 19.2gProtein: 15gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 10.1gSugar: 3gSugar Alcohols: 6.1gNet Carbs: 3gProtein Percentage: 27%