Is cottage cheese good for a high-protein diet?

Absolutely. Cottage cheese is packed with casein protein, which digests slowly and helps support muscle recovery and fullness. That’s why it’s a great fit for fitness-focused meals—and why it works perfectly in this high protein cottage cheese chocolate mousse .

What can I add to cottage cheese to increase protein?

There are plenty of clean, effective boosters: chocolate or vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, hemp hearts, or even powdered peanut butter. For desserts like this mousse, adding a scoop of protein powder is one of the easiest ways to level up your macros.

Can you add protein powder to chocolate mousse?

Yes, and it blends beautifully. Just add ½ to 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder to the mousse base. It will enhance both the protein content and the flavor—especially when combined with cocoa and cottage cheese.

What are the three ingredients in high protein chocolate mousse?

The basic version includes: Cottage cheese Unsweetened cocoa powder A natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or stevia That’s it! Three real ingredients, blended into one creamy, protein-packed dessert.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse: Top 3

Description

Creamy high protein chocolate mousse made with just 3 ingredients.

Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat
2–3 tbsp honey
1–2 tbsp cocoa powder, Start with one and add to achieve your desired level of chocolatey-ness!
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend together on high until mouse is completely smooth. Note: if it looks grainy, keep blending!
Top with whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate shavings!

Notes

I recommend a full-fat or whole milk cottage cheese, 4% milk fat for the best result. Drain any excess liquid before blending, especially if your cottage cheese has a lot of liquid at the top.
If your mousse is too thin or runny, allow to set in the fridge to thicken up for at least an hour, as cottage cheese can become runnier as it gets warmer. You can also add 1 tbsp of chia seeds or flax seeds to thicken the mixture more immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake / Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2
Calories: 194 kcal
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 461mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 5mg