Can I make it low carb without ruining texture?

Yes, absolutely. The texture comes from the cheese solids and cocoa powder, not the sugar. Using a powdered or liquid sugar-free sweetener will result in the exact same texture as maple syrup.

Why is my mousse grainy after blending?

It means the curds haven't fully broken down. This is usually due to a low-powered blender or not blending long enough. Transfer it to a food processor if your blender is struggling, or add a tiny splash of milk and blend for another full minute.

Greek yogurt vs cottage cheese mousse: which is thicker?

Cottage cheese makes a thicker mousse. Greek yogurt has more moisture and acidity. While delicious, yogurt mousse tends to be tangier and runnier. Cottage cheese mimics the density of cheesecake filling better.

How many calories are in cottage cheese chocolate mousse?

A standard serving (about 1/2 cup) is roughly 180-220 calories , depending on the fat content of your cheese and the sweetener used. Compared to traditional mousse (500+ calories), it is a massive calorie saver.

Easy High Protein Chocolate Mousse (3-Ingredient)

Description

You won’t believe this decadent chocolate mousse is made from cottage cheese. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with 20g of protein per serving. The perfect healthy dessert or post-workout treat that takes just 5 minutes to make.

Ingredients

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1 cup Cottage Cheese (Full Fat / 4%)
2.5 tbsp Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened, Dutch-processed)
2 tbsp Maple Syrup (or sweetener of choice)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Sea Salt

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Instructions

Combine: Place cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend: Process on high speed for 1 minute.
Scrape: Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl to catch any unblended curds.
Finish: Blend for another 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
Chill: Transfer to serving bowls and refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Sweetness: Adjust maple syrup to taste depending on the bitterness of your cocoa.
Texture: If too thick, add 1 tsp almond milk. If too thin, chill longer.
Keto: Use powdered allulose or monk fruit instead of maple syrup.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Chill Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 Recipe
Calories: 190 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 340 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg