Name: Peppermint Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups cottage cheese; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 3 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter mousse); 1/2 tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 tsp peppermint extract (add 1/2 tsp at a time, taste, then adjust to taste... a little peppermint extract goes A LONG way and can get spicy); For toppings: Whipped cream and crushed peppermint pieces

This light and fluffy peppermint cottage cheese chocolate mousse puts a delicious holiday twist on the viral high protein dessert recipe. With almost 15 grams of protein, this is the perfect dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth and help you hit your protein goals!

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peppermint cottage cheese chocolate mousse with whipped cream.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good high protein recipe as much as the next person. I mean, I am a dietitian afterall. However, when it comes to dessert, I’m very pro “just eat the real thing and actually satisfy the craving” instead of force yourself through a healthier version that quite simply does not taste as good.

But what if you could have a healthier version that actually does taste good? That actually does satisfy your sweet tooth while also nourishing your body? If you want a healthier dessert recipe that does it all, then this peppermint cottage cheese chocolate mousse is for you.

This high protein chocolate mousse recipe went viral on social media for a reason. It’s light and fluffy, perfectly sweet, and it loaded with protein because of it’s cottage cheese base. Once I tried the classic cottage cheese chocolate mousse, I knew that I needed to come up with a few seasonal options as well.

This peppermint cottage cheese chocolate mousse is the perfect high protein dessert recipe to reach for this holiday season. Cool bursts of peppermint in every high protein bite, this recipe gives you a healthy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth in a way that you can feel good about.

Let’s get to the recipe.

cottage cheese chocolate mousse with peppermint pieces and chocolate chunks.

Why you’ll love cottage cheese chocolate mousse with peppermint:

This could easily become your favorite healthy dessert recipe for the holidays because it’s:

Filled with holiday flavor: Filled with a subtle peppermint extract and then topped with crunchy pieces of peppermint will have you enjoying all of the flavors of winter and holidays in one tasty bite.
Light and fluffy: Whipped cottage cheese takes on a suprisingly light and fluffy texture that you will love.
High in protein: This delicious cottage cheese recipe contains around 15 grams of protein per serving. A high protein dessert that actually tastes good? Sign me up!
Family friendly: The holidays bring around a lot of sweet treats… and you may be feeling like sweets are all your children have been eating lately! This healthy dessert recipe will satisfy your kdis holiday sweet tooth with a nutrition boost that you can feel good about.
Customizable: Customize how you serve it or sweeten it to make this cottage cheese mousse exactly how you like it. I made this recipe to be subtly sweet and let the peppermint flavor shine through but you could always add extra powdered sugar or a liquid sweetener!

You’re going to love this recipe. Now let’s get into the ingredients you will need to make it!

**Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse**

Enjoy this high protein dessert recipe year round with this simply delicious cottage cheese chocolate mousse.

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Ingredients for chocolate cottage cheese mousse:

This high protein dessert only calls for a few ingredients:

Cottage cheese: I prefer the daisy brand because I find that it blends better than other brands but you can use any brand of cottage cheese that you like!
Cacao Powder: The chocolate for our cottage cheese chocolate mousse. Be sure to choose the unsweetened powder!
Milk: This is optional and you’ll need just 1 tbsp to help your cottage cheese blend.
Powdered sugar: For a touch of sweetness and to enhance the light and fluffy texture of our cottage cheese mousse.
Peppermint extract: The star of this holiday dessert show! Peppermint extract adds tons of flavor in just a small amount so be sure to add it slowly.
Vanilla extract: For flavor depth.
Crushed peppermint: This will be sprinkled overtop for garnish and flavor but can also be blended into the mousse itself if you want to add a crunch.
Whipped cream: Optional but recommended for topping.

ingredients to make peppermint chocolate cottage cheese chocolate mousse.

Step by Step Instructions:

The best part about this cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe is that it comes together in just one blender or blender cup. We love a high protein dessert that makes minimal mess!

Here’s how you’ll make it:

1) Simply add all of your ingredients to a blender or blender cup and blend until smooth. Allow the mousse to fully blend to achieve the fluffiest texture!

LTN Tip: Some brands of cottage cheese blend easier than others depending on their moisture level. If you are struggling to get your cottage cheese to blend, add a small amount of milk and continue to scrape down the sides of your blender cup to keep the cottage cheese near your blender blades.

how to make blended cottage cheese with chocolate.

2) Add your high protein chocolate mousse to whatever serving glasses you would like and garnish with whipped cream, peppermint pieces, and chopped chocolate. Enjoy!

LTN Tip: If you would like to add more peppermint flavor, you can stir some of the peppermint pieces into the mousse itself after it is done blending. You can also add more sweetness with an extra tablespoon of powdered sugar or a dash of a liquid sweetner.

bite of chocolate cottage cheese mousse with whipped cream and peppermint chunks.

Swaps, substitutions, and suggestions:

We added a holiday flare to this cottage cheese chocolate mousse with some peppermint extract and a few crushed peppermint pieces for topping. You could also add your own flare by:

Change how you serve it: I stand by the fact that foods, drinks, and desserts taste better when they are served well. Serve this cottage cheese chocolate mousse in a fun glass or bowl to really wow your guests.
Drizzle with chocolate: Want more chocolate for your healthy chocolate mousse? Drizzle some melted chocolate overtop or add a tablespoon of melted chocolate to the mousse itself while it’s blending. You could also drizzle chocolate into your serve-ware before you fill it with mousse.
Sweeten it up: This recipe is subtly sweet but you could sweeten it up with extra powdered sugar, brown sugar, or a small amount of liquid sweetener.
Change your garnish: I like to top my high protein chocolate mousse with whipped cream at a minimum. You could also add crushed peppermint, a peppermint stick, chocolate sprinkles, or chopped chocolate pieces for extra garnish.

Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!

high protein chocolate mousse with peppermint.

Recipe FAQ:

What if I can’t get my cottage cheese to blend?
1. Certain brands blend better than others. While good culture is my favorite cottage cheese brand to eat, the daisy brand is my personal favorite for making blended cottage cheese.
  If you are struggling to get your
What is blended cottage cheese?
1. Blended cottage cheese is simply cottage cheese that has been blended in a blender cup to smooth out any of the curds that are in traditional cottage cheese. If you want tips and tricks on how to make blended cottage cheese, check out this blended cottage cheese 101 blog.
  Once it’s blended, creamy cottage cheese is the perfect base for cottage cheese sauces, cottage cheese dips, or for high protein chocolate mousse recipes like this one!
How should I store my cottage cheese chocolate mousse?
1. This recipe is best enjoyed immediately after blending to limit any separation and maintain the fluffiest texture. If you want to store this mousse and enjoy it later, you can store it for up to 2 days in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

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Yield: 3 servings

Author: Lauren Twigge