Protein Chocolate Mousse
This high-protein chocolate mousse is a simple recipe that is not only delicious but protein-packed! Cottage cheese and chocolate protein powder give this mousse the protein power you need to conquer the day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups 2% cottage cheese
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder We used Garden of Life Chocolate Whey
- 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup or more to taste
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese into a high-speed food processor and blend until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Scape the sides of the food processor as needed.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to the cottage cheese and pulse the ingredients together. Scrape the sides with a spatula if necessary. Process the ingredients together until combined and smooth.
- The mixture should be light and fluffy. Eat immediately or transfer into small jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Notes
- You can use vanilla protein powder if desired.
- The key to this recipe is to process the cottage cheese long enough so it is completely creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g