High-Protein Chocolate Mousse

A thick spoonable chocolate mousse with extra protein — high protein, low carb, and ready in 40 minutes

This high-protein chocolate mousse blends cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa, and protein powder into a dessert that looks bakery-rich. A short chill firms it into scoopable bowls with 18 g of protein and 6 g net carbs per serving.

High protein, low carb, and finished with chocolate shavings.

Prep15 min

Chill25 min

Servings4

Protein18g

Net Carbs6g

Calories210

Why you’ll love this mousse

18g protein per serving
Only 6g net carbs
No bake and no eggs
Ready in about 40 minutes
Thick enough to scoop
Easy to portion into bowls

Health notes

High protein: Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and protein powder do the work.
Low carb: Unsweetened cocoa and a keto sweetener keep net carbs around 6g.
Sugar-free: Skip regular chocolate pudding mix.
Filling dessert: A small bowl actually satisfies.

Key element — blend until completely smooth

Cottage cheese or cream cheese looks grainy until it is fully blended. Keep going until the mousse is silky, then chill so it thickens.

Ingredients

Mousse (4 servings)

8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Topping

2 Tbsp sugar-free chocolate, shaved or grated

Swaps

Higher protein: Use cottage cheese in place of half the cream cheese and blend well.
Dairy-free: Use coconut cream and plant protein.
Darker chocolate: Add 1 extra Tbsp cocoa.
No protein powder: Use 2 extra Tbsp cocoa and extra yogurt.

Instructions

Soften. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature so it blends without lumps.

Blend. Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa, sweetener, cream, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth. Scrape the bowl and blend again.

Taste. Add a little more sweetener or cocoa if needed. The mix should be thick but spoonable.

Chill and serve. Divide into 4 bowls. Chill at least 25 minutes. Top with chocolate shavings just before serving.

Pro tips

Powdered sweetener dissolves better than granular.
A food processor or stick blender makes cottage-cheese versions extra smooth.
If the mousse is too thick, add 1 Tbsp cream. If too loose, chill longer.
Shave the chocolate with a vegetable peeler for the topping in the photo.
These taste even better after a few hours in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	210
Protein	18g
Net carbohydrates	6g
Total carbohydrates	8g
Fiber	2g
Total fat	13g
Sodium	180mg

Estimates based on cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa, and protein powder, divided into 4 servings. Exact numbers vary with protein powder brand.

Variations

Mocha

Add ½ tsp instant coffee to the blender.

Peanut butter cup

Swirl 1 Tbsp sugar-free peanut butter into each bowl.

Mint chocolate

Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract.

Parfait

Layer the mousse with a few raspberries.

Storage

Method	Time	Notes
Refrigerator	Up to 4 days	Cover the bowls
Freezer	Up to 1 month	Thaw in the fridge
Topping	Add day-of	Shavings stay prettier fresh

FAQ

Yes. With unsweetened cocoa and a keto sweetener, each serving stays around 6g net carbs.

Yes. Use extra cocoa and yogurt. Protein per serving will be lower.

The cream cheese was cold or it wasn’t blended long enough. Soften it and keep blending.

A short chill makes it scoopable. You can eat it soft right away if you prefer.

Yes. It holds well for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.

Unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder. Sweetened cocoa mix adds sugar and carbs.

Test your knowledge

5 quick questions about this chocolate mousse

1. Protein per serving?

2. Net carbs per serving?

3. Why blend until completely smooth?

4. About how long does this take?

5. Best way to store leftovers?

High-Protein Chocolate Mousse