Are you looking for a delicious, high-protein dessert that is simple to prepare and will satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt? Look no further! This simple mousse recipe, including cottage cheese and chocolate, is ideal for you. I have lately been quite fond of baking and creating healthy desserts. I therefore choose to share my experience with these recipes and some pointers to help you prepare these tasty and healthy desserts.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Freezing time: 1-2 hours
Steps:
1: Blend the ingredients: Mix the cottage cheese, honey (your sweetener of choice), and cocoa powder in a blender. If you want a darker color, add more cocoa powder. Blend until smooth and properly combined.
2. Pour and freeze: Transfer the mixture to ramekins or mousse glasses. Freeze for 1–2 hours.
3. Add a chocolate layer: After the mousse has set, add a layer of melted chocolate over it. This will solidify nearly immediately.
4. Prepare topping: While the chocolate layer sets, crush some mixed nuts to make a crunchy topping. Keep the mousse refrigerated until ready to serve.
Your mousse is now ready to be enjoyed!
Additional Tips:
Making it healthier:
Instead of using store-bought chocolate for the coating, mix 1 tablespoon of extra virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil with cocoa powder. This lowers extra sugar while adding a delicious chocolate-coconut scent. You can also experiment with other flavors by adding butter.
Making it vegan:
My next goal is to utilize tofu instead of cottage cheese. Because tofu has a distinct aroma, I’ll add vanilla extract and possibly a banana to make it creamier. This will produce a unique yet tasty vegan mousse. I’ll share the recipe and my experience soon.
Making it sugar-free:
While some people use granulated sugar, I eliminate all added sweets in my diet. Honey, which is naturally anti-inflammatory, is an excellent substitute that improves the taste. You can also use Medjool dates that have been crushed and soaked. Adjust the quantity to reflect the type of dates used. Remember that dates are high in carbs, so use them carefully.
Balancing tanginess:
If you want a sweeter mousse, you can add additional honey. Personally, I prefer the tanginess or saltiness of cottage cheese with a hint of sweetness, thus, 1 spoonful of honey is ideal for me. Adjust to your preferences.
Topping ideas:
Toppings can help take your mousse to the next level. I added crushed nuts and chopped strawberries for a nice texture and freshness. Be creative with your toppings, such as blueberries, bananas, or any other fruit.
Healthy lifestyle and food:
Finding healthy and quick snack ideas will help individuals who struggle to resist pastries. This simple mousse recipe takes less than 15 minutes to create, fulfills sweet cravings, and does not make you feel guilty. Just be aware of the calories!
Enjoy your delicious and healthy treat!