Silky Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A jar of chocolate protein mousse with strawberries and chocolate chips on top.

5 from 1 vote

Silky Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this rich and decadent chocolate protein 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 recipe is about to become your new go-to dessert!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings:

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

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

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

Storage: You can store protein mousse in the fridge for up to 4 days, either in a jar with a lid or in an air-tight container.

What can I use instead of hazelnut spread?

Cocoa powder is a great alternative to use for this recipe. You can swap the Nutella for 3 tablespoon cocoa powder and 5 tablespoon maple syrup, but the texture is much more runny and less mousse-like. If doing this, I recommend adding ½ of an avocado, which helps to thicken it and doesn’t add any avocado flavor.

Can you freeze mousse?

Yes, but it doesn't thaw that well. It actually makes decent frozen ice cream bars. Cottage cheese still has a pretty high moisture content, so it becomes a bit icy; I'd recommend adding the avocado if freezing, similar to our protein fudgesicles.

How do I thicken my mousse?

If your protein mousse is too runny, blend in more cottage cheese until you reach your desired thickness. You might have to do this if your Nutella is very runny.

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