Four ingredients and a couple of minutes of prep = a dessert with 16 grams of protein per serving.
Yes, it does have added sugar from maple syrup. If that is an issue, consider using sugar-free maple syrup if you want it keto-friendly. I went with locally produced West Virginia maple syrup.
The dessert isn’t very sweet, has a nice dark chocolate flavor, and doesn’t taste like cottage cheese. It’s nice and thick, so make sure you buy a cottage cheese with a clean ingredient list and that it isn’t watery (which is why I go for 4% and not 2%).
Protein Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese, 4% fat
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions:
Add ingredients to a high-speed blender (I used my Vitamix 5200). Start processing on low and increase the speed until the mixture is smooth and fully blended. You will likely need to scrape a few times and keep blending if using a regular blender.
Scrape with a spatula into two custard dishes.
Chill for an hour before serving. For best results, eat the mousse the day it is prepared; if storing, cover it and consume within three days.
Serves 2.
~Sarah