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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Chia

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Chia: Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Chia is a guilt-free dessert that combines a rich chocolate flavor with a protein-packed base of cottage cheese and chia seeds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese small curd for smoother texture
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder high-quality
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds add after blending
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for maximum impact
  • a pinch Sea Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate use Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chips
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries raspberries or strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts for added crunch
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • serving cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, 1/3 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and gently fold in 1/4 cup of chia seeds using a spatula.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
  4. Spoon the mousse mixture into individual serving cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chia seeds to thicken the mousse.
  6. Before serving, top with fresh berries, toasted nuts, or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to blend well and chill for the best texture. Adjust sweetness to taste before adding chia seeds.

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