High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A blender chocolate mousse with cottage cheese — low carb, sugar-free, and ready in 10 minutes

This high-protein cottage cheese chocolate mousse blends until the curds disappear. Cocoa, chocolate protein powder, and a pinch of salt make it taste like pudding, not cottage cheese. Each serving has 14 g of protein and 5 g net carbs.

Low carb, sugar-free, and finished with chocolate shavings like the photo.

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Servings4

Protein14g

Net Carbs5g

Calories160

Why you’ll love this mousse

14g protein per serving
Only 5g net carbs
No cooking
Ready in about 10 minutes
Chocolate flavor without sugar
Spoonable from a glass

Health notes

High protein: Cottage cheese and chocolate protein powder.
Low carb: Unsweetened cocoa instead of pudding mix.
Sugar-free: Powdered keto sweetener only.
Blender trick: Full blend hides the cottage cheese texture.

Key element — blend longer than you think

Stop too soon and you still taste curds. Blend until the mousse is completely smooth and shiny.

Ingredients

Mousse (4 servings)

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp powdered sugar-free sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk, as needed
Pinch of salt

To serve

Sugar-free chocolate shavings
Flaky salt

Swaps

Full-fat cottage cheese: Richer texture, slightly more calories.
No protein powder: Add 1 extra Tbsp cocoa (protein drops).
Greek yogurt: Use in place of half the cottage cheese.
Mocha: Add ½ tsp instant coffee.

Instructions

Load the blender. Add cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.

Blend. Blend 45–60 seconds until completely smooth. Scrape the sides. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time only if it is too thick to spin.

Taste. Add a pinch more sweetener or cocoa if you want it darker.

Serve. Spoon into 4 glasses. Top with chocolate shavings and flaky salt. Eat now or chill 10 minutes for a firmer scoop.

Pro tips

Small-curd cottage cheese blends faster.
A high-speed blender or food processor both work.
Powdered sweetener dissolves; granulated can stay gritty.
Salt on top makes the chocolate taste deeper.
Macros do not include extra chocolate bars on top.

Nutrition

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	160
Protein	14g
Net carbohydrates	5g
Total carbohydrates	7g
Fiber	2g
Total fat	5g
Sodium	280mg

Estimates based on low-fat cottage cheese, cocoa, and chocolate protein powder, divided into 4 servings. Exact numbers vary with protein powder brand and cottage cheese fat level.

Variations

Peanut butter

Blend in 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter.

Mint

Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract.

Espresso

Add 1 tsp instant espresso.

Cups

Freeze in molds for 1 hour for a firmer dessert.

Storage

Method	Time	Notes
Refrigerator	Up to 3 days	Cover the glasses
Topping	Add before serving	Keeps shavings from melting in
Freezer	Up to 1 month	Thaw in the fridge

FAQ

Yes. Unsweetened cocoa and a sugar-free sweetener keep each serving around 5g net carbs.

Not if you blend until it is fully smooth. Cocoa and vanilla cover the rest.

Yes. Add 1 extra tablespoon of cocoa. Protein per serving will be lower.

No. It is ready in 10 minutes. A short chill makes it thicker.

Small-curd, 2% or 4%. Drain extra liquid if the tub looks watery.

Four servings match the per-serving macros on the card.

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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse