If you are looking for a high protein dessert that’s low in sugar and insabley delcious, this Double Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse is it! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, each serving delivers 18 grams of protein and tastes like creamy, dreamy chocolate heaven. Perfect for the holidays or to curb a mid week sweet tooth, it comes together in minutes — no heavy cream, and no fuss!

If I haven’t convinced you to hop on the cottage cheese train yet, this protein-packed double chocolate mousse might just do the trick! Rich, creamy cottage cheese is blended with cocoa powder, vanilla, and a handful of melted chocolate chips (yep — just four ingredients!) to create a silky, chocolatey, high-protein dessert that tastes anything but healthy.

And I promise — no one will guess it’s made with cottage cheese. You can’t taste it at all. My family still has no idea, and this has quickly become one of their favorite ways to enjoy a sweet treat.

Add it to your weekly meal prep and enjoy a “better-for-you” chocolate dessert all week long, or dress it up with toppings and serve it at your next family dinner or holiday gathering. A dollop of Greek yogurt or a swirl of whipped cream with some shaved chocolate on top? Pure heaven.

If you love healthy, high-protein desserts made with cottage cheese, be sure to check out my Cottage Cheese Banana Bread next — it’s an easy upgrade to a classic and insanely delicious.

If you love healthy, high-protein desserts made with cottage cheese, be sure to check out my Cottage Cheese Banana Bread next — it’s an easy upgrade to a classic and insanely delicious.

Here is the ingredient line-up:

• Cottage cheese: I tested this mousse with both low-fat and full-fat cottage cheese, and they each bring something a little different to the table. Low-fat cottage cheese creates a lighter, more pudding-like texture, while full-fat gives you that rich, ultra-creamy, true mousse vibe. The best part? Both versions are absolutely delicious, so use whichever one fits your preferences (or whatever you already have in the fridge!).

• Cocoa powder: This is where the first layer of chocolate flavor comes in. Cocoa powder adds depth, richness, and that slightly bitter, dark-chocolate backbone that keeps the mousse from being overly sweet. It also helps thicken the mixture and gives it that classic chocolatey color. Use a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor.

• Chocolate chips: You can technically use any melted chocolate here, but I love using chocolate chips because they melt quickly and I always have a bag in my pantry. I usually reach for Lily’s chocolate chips since they’re sweetened without added sugar, but you can use whatever chocolate you enjoy. A good chocolate keeps the mousse silky, decadent, and deeply chocolatey while letting you control the sweetness.

How to Make Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse

Ready to blend up something sweet? This chocolate mousse recipe couldn’t be easier to make, all you need is a blender or food processor and four simple ingredients. Just blend, chill, and dive into a silky, chocolatey treat that feels totally indulgent (but is secretly packed with protein!).

Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a food processor or high-speed blender.

Blend everything, scraping down the sides, until the mixture is silky smooth.

Melt chocolate in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between to ensure it doesn’t burn.

Add the melted chocolate to the food processor (or blender) and blend again until combined.

Divide between two 4-ounce mason jars, pop on the lid, and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some shaved chocolate or mini chips and enjoy!

A few helpful tips to keep in mind

• Use good-quality cottage cheese: The brand really does make a difference here. I love Good Culture because it’s extra creamy and thick, which helps the mousse blend smooth and silky without any graininess. If you’re cotttage cheese has liquid sitting on top, I recommend you drain it off beforehand.

• Chill well: While you can eat this chocolate mousse imedditaley after making it, I found that it gets thicker as it sits. So be sure to let it chill for at least an hour if you want a real, mousse-like texture.

• Meal prep friendly:This mousse is perfect for meal prep. Portion it into small jars or containers (these are the jars I use) and store in the fridge for 3–4 days. It holds its texture beautifully and makes for an easy grab-and-go, high-protein sweet treat during the week.

• Make ahead for guests:

• You can make this a few hours (or even the day before) serving. The flavor actually gets better as it sits, making it a great option for family dinners or holiday entertaining.

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