By Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this rich and decadent chocolate cottage cheese mousse recipe is easy to make in just 5 minutes. Whether you're craving a post-workout treat or a healthy late-night snack, this easy protein mousse is about to become one of your favorite cottage cheese dessert recipes!
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This protein cottage cheese mousse is so sweet; shout out to the Nutella, and it also packs 10g of protein by using cottage cheese and some milk! If you're looking for a delicious, healthy snack to end your day, you'll want to give this protein mousse a try.
silky, smooth, and sweet
This easy dessert recipe is only made with 5 ingredients but doesn't lack in flavor or texture!
- No Waiting: You'll blend all these ingredients, making the perfect mousse-y texture right away - no waiting for the mousse to set up!
- Smooth: When you blend milk and cottage cheese, the proteins and fats combine to make everything super smooth and creamy. Dare I say silky?!
- Nutella: There's nothing more classic than chocolate and hazelnut. Nutella' is the perfect way to 's high fat content helps to create the perfect silky texture in this high protein mousse while also sweetening it.
ingredient notes & substitutions
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See the recipe card for full quantities.
- Nutella: This is a must for the perfect texture and sweetness (just like in our nutella tartlets). For an alternative, you can use any other similar chocolate nut butter. Sun butter, peanut butter, almond, granola butter, or any other chocolate one you like.
- Dairy: You'll need 2% low-fat cottage cheese and your milk of choice. If dairy isn't your thing, you can try our dairy-free protein chocolate mousse that's made with eggs!
- Vanilla & Salt: Both of these ingredients help to amplify the sweetness and chocolate flavor without actually adding more sugar.
high protein ingredient spotlight: cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is a versatile, nutritious ingredient that adds creamy texture, mild tangy flavor, and a protein-packed boost to both sweet and savory dishes. When blended it works beautifully in dips like our special In-N-Out sauce, while its small curds can add texture and cheesy goodness to cottage cheese meatballs.
It can replace ricotta in pasta, add moisture to baked goods like cottage cheese brownies, or serve as a creamy sauce base without heavy cream. With high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients, all while being low in calories, cottage cheese is a smart, delicious way to elevate your favorite recipes.
here's how to make cottage cheese protein mousse
- Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender. You'll need to scrape the sides down and blend for a solid 1-2 minutes until no curds remain.
- Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days, or enjoy it right away!
helpful tips
- Add more sweetness: Increase the Nutella to ½ a cup or adjust until you reach your perfect amount of sweetness.
- Use toppings: Throw some of your fav toppings like fresh berries, chocolate chips, or even whipped cream to make it extra tasty!
- Put in the fridge: If you are not eating the mousse immediately after making it, be sure to put it in the fridge directly after to ensure it doesn't spoil.
quick recipe video
serving ideas
- Dip: Try dipping your favorite fruits into your protein mousse! I like to use strawberries and raspberries.
- Crepes: This mousse is the perfect filling for crepes. Try it with our high-protein crepes!
- On cake: This mousse adds extra protein and texture to cakes! Use it as icing or between layers.
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Recipe
Silky Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup hazelnut spread
- 1 cup 2% low fat cottage cheese (mix in the whey or use 6 hard boiled eggs for dairy free)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon milk of choice
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender. You'll need to scrape the sides down and blend for a solid 1-2 minutes until no curds remain.An important note! We've had a few readers make this, and the first time, it doesn't go well because their cottage cheese has a lot of watery liquid at the top. Cottage cheese varies in this regard, so pouring off as much of that liquid as possible is important. When I use Nancy's, Good Culture, or Kalona I don't need to remove the excess liquid but when I use Target brand or Walmart brand, I need to pour off the liquid.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or enjoy right away!
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Notes
Looking for more information?
Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
So nice and sweet. I will add more cottage cheese, or not add the 2 tablespoons of milk to help make it more thick next time.