Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse: With Added Collage and No Sugar

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is not only sugar free, but it has the benefit of optional added collagen for a healthy boost.

Prep Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 210 kcal

1 High speed blender or immersion blender

1 Scraper spatula you can also use a spoon but the spatula will get all the mousse out of the blender better.

2 Dessert serving bowls or cups

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese plain or small curd—Good Culture works great
4 oz about 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (or chopped 70%+ dark chocolate bar), melted dobule the amount if making more servings
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener liquid stevia, or maple syrup (optional, see notes)
1 scoop about 10g collagen powder (optional for skin/hair support and extra protein)
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder optional for richer chocolate flavor
To serve: fresh berries chia seeds, extra chocolate chips

Add cottage cheese, (optional) collagen, and cocoa powder to a high-speed blender. Blend until silky smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
Melt dark chocolate chips or bar in a microwave by adding a splash of milk to the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, take out and stir, then return to the microwave for another 20 seconds. Take out and stir until all melted and smooth.
Pour in the melted chocolate and add vanilla extract. Blend again for a creamy base.
Taste: if the chocolate flavor is perfect, move on! If sweeter mousse is desired, add monk fruit sweetener, liquid stevia, or maple syrup, blend, and taste again.
For a creamier mousse, add Greek yogurt or cream cheese and blend once more.
Spoon cottage cheese mixture into serving jars or an airtight container. Chill for 30 minutes or cover with plastic wrap for later (best results).
Top with fresh fruit, chia seeds, or extra chocolate chips for a delicious sweet treat.

Notes:

Using full-fat cottage cheese gives a creamier texture and slightly more fat/calories than low-fat options.
Dark chocolate (70%+) or sugar-free chocolate chips help keep sugars low.
Adding collagen powder adds a few more grams of protein without affecting carbs or fat.
Sweeteners (monk fruit, stevia are effectively zero calories/sugar).
The calories and macros may vary slightly depending on the brand of chocolate and cottage cheese you use.

Serving: 7oz (200g)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 18gFat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g