Protein Chocolate Mousse is a rich, creamy high protein dessert made with cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt, cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder. It is ideal for anyone who wants a chocolate pudding-style treat with a strong protein boost and simple ingredients.
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Protein Chocolate Mousse
Protein Chocolate Mousse is smooth, chocolatey and satisfying, with a thick spoonable texture after chilling. The cocoa powder gives it a deep chocolate flavour, while the protein powder adds sweetness, richness and a high protein finish.
This recipe is a lighter, macro-friendly take on classic chocolate mousse. Instead of using cream, sugar and melted chocolate, it uses blended cottage cheese and fat free Greek yoghurt to create a creamy base with more protein and less fat.
This is a single serve dessert that works well as an evening snack, post-workout sweet treat or make-ahead pudding. Each serving has 40g of protein and 271 calories, making it filling without feeling heavy.
Why We Love this Recipe
- High in Protein:Â Each serving delivers 40g of protein, making it a great option when cravings hit but protein goals still matter.
- Creamy and Chocolatey:Â Â Blended cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt create a smooth base with a rich cocoa flavour.
- Simple to Prep:Â The mousse comes together in minutes, then sets in the fridge until thick and chilled.
What is Protein Chocolate Mousse?
Protein Chocolate Mousse is a chilled chocolate dessert made by blending dairy ingredients with cocoa powder, protein powder and sweetener until smooth. It has the flavour of a chocolate pudding with a thicker, mousse-like texture once chilled.
This version is high in protein because it uses cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt and chocolate protein powder as the main ingredients. It suits anyone looking for a lower calorie dessert, a high protein snack or an easy chocolate recipe that fits into a balanced diet.
Protein Chocolate Mousse Nutrition
This Protein Chocolate Mousse is designed to be high in protein while keeping calories and fat low. The combination of cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt and protein powder makes it more filling than a standard chocolate pudding. Here’s the nutritional breakdown per serving:
Calories: 271
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 15g
Fat: 3g
Ingredients
- Low fat cottage cheese: This creates a thick, creamy base and adds a strong protein boost once blended smooth.
- Fat free Greek yoghurt: This lightens the mousse while adding tang and extra creaminess.
- Chocolate protein powder: This increases the protein content and adds chocolate flavour and sweetness.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: This gives the mousse a deeper chocolate taste without adding lots of extra calories.
- Sweetener: This balances the cocoa powder and helps create a dessert-style flavour.
- Salt: A small pinch sharpens the chocolate flavour and stops the mousse tasting flat.
How to Make Protein Chocolate Mousse
See recipe card for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Start by blending the cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt together until the mixture is smooth. This step matters because it removes the grainy texture from the cottage cheese and creates the creamy base for the mousse.
Next, add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener and salt. Blend again until everything is fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides if any powder sticks to the blender.
Transfer the mousse into a ramekin or small bowl, then place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. The chill time helps the mousse thicken and gives it a better spoonable texture before serving.
Tips
- Blend the dairy first. Cottage cheese needs to be fully blended with the Greek yoghurt before adding the dry ingredients for the smoothest texture.
- Chill for the full 2 hours. The mousse will thicken properly in the fridge and taste more like a set dessert.
- Add milk gradually if needed. If the mixture feels too dry, add a small splash more milk until it comes together.
- Use a good chocolate protein powder. The flavour of the protein powder comes through clearly, so choose one that tastes good on its own.
- Serve straight from the fridge. This mousse is best chilled, as it softens if left at room temperature for too long.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- Use vanilla protein powder: Add extra cocoa powder if using vanilla protein powder to keep the chocolate flavour strong.
- Add toppings: Try berries, dark chocolate chips, crushed biscuit or a small spoon of yoghurt on top.
- Change the yoghurt: A thick natural yoghurt can work, but fat free Greek yoghurt gives the best macro-friendly texture.
Storage
Store Protein Chocolate Mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if any liquid separates. This recipe is best eaten chilled and is not suitable for reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Protein mousse can be too runny if it has not chilled for long enough or if the yoghurt used is thinner than Greek yoghurt. Chill it for at least 2 hours, and use thick Greek yoghurt for the best texture.
You can top Protein Chocolate Mousse with berries, dark chocolate chips, crushed biscuit, a spoonful of yoghurt or a little extra cocoa powder. Keep toppings light if you want to maintain the lower calorie macros.
The cottage cheese may not have been blended long enough. Blend the cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt first until completely smooth before adding the protein powder and cocoa.
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Protein Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- Blender
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 100 g Fat Free Greek Yoghurt
- 100 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1 scoops Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- Sweetener
Instructions
- Add the low fat cottage cheese and fat free Greek yoghurt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the blended mixture to a bowl, then stir in the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener and salt until fully combined.
- Transfer the mousse to a serving bowl or ramekin.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until thickened and set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt fully before adding the dry ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving so the mousse can thicken properly.
