cottage cheese chocolate mouse!!

Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes (optional)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
• 3–4 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2–4 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or sweetener (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A small pinch of salt
• 2–3 tbsp milk (optional, to help blend)
• 30–50 g melted dark chocolate (optional, for a richer mousse)

Instructions

1. Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (1–3 minutes). Scrape down the sides if needed.
3. If using melted chocolate, blend it in after it has cooled slightly.
4. Adjust sweetness and texture with a little more sweetener or milk.
5. Spoon into serving cups and chill for 30 minutes for a thicker mousse.
6. Top with berries, shaved chocolate, nuts, or whipped cream if desired.