Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (for added fiber and thickness)
Instructions
- Blend Mousse: Place all main ingredients—cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract—into a high-speed blender. Blend for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure even mixing. Add more maple syrup if desired, then blend again for a few seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy. For blenders with less power, blend for up to 2 minutes. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of chia or flax seeds at this stage for a thicker mousse with added fiber.
- Serve or Chill: Pour the mousse into small bowls or serving cups in portions of about 1/4 cup (59 ml) to 1/2 cup (118 ml). You can enjoy the mousse immediately for a lighter, looser texture, or chill it for at least 30 minutes to achieve a firmer, more pudding-like consistency.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, garnish with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, nuts, or shredded coconut. Alternatively, stir toppings directly into the mousse for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use good quality, full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your preference for creaminess and fat content.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder keeps the mousse rich but not overly sweet; adjust sweetness with more maple syrup or honey as preferred.
- Maple syrup or honey can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners if desired.
- Adding chia or flax seeds not only thickens the mousse but boosts its fiber content without changing the taste.
- Feel free to experiment with additional flavorings like cinnamon, instant coffee, or mint extract to customize the mousse.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
