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Emily Hart

The best Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse with Chia Seeds

A rich, creamy, high-protein chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese and chia seeds. No baking required!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Course: Dessert / Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • - 2 tablespoons milk dairy or plant-based
  • - 1 tablespoon chia seeds whole or ground
  • - 1–2 tablespoons honey maple syrup, or stevia (optional)
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - Pinch of sea salt
  • - Optional toppings: fresh berries dark chocolate shavings, chopped nuts
Optional Add-ins:
  • - 1 tablespoon nut butter peanut or almond
  • - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • - ½ teaspoon cinnamon or orange zest
  • - ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder

Method
 

  1. 1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
  2. 2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. 3. Stir in chia seeds by hand to preserve texture.
  4. 4. Transfer mousse to jars or containers and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until thickened.
  5. 5. Top with berries, chocolate shavings, or crushed nuts just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4g

Notes

- For keto version, use full-fat cottage cheese and sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit.
- Use ground chia seeds for a smoother texture.
- Can be frozen in individual portions and thawed overnight.

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