Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse With Magic Shell
In a society obsessed with diet culture, we are often taught to fear cravings and view them as a sign of weakness. But what if I told you that honoring these cravings could actually improve your relationship with food and enhance your over all well-being? It’s true! By learning to work with our cravings rather than against them, we can tune into our hunger cues and better serve our body’s needs—both physically and mentally.One of the most surprising learnings for my gym clients is the power of adding planned snacks into their daily routine. When we nourish our bodies regularly, we don’t have to rely on willpower to resist cravings (which only ends up backfiring,dragging us into a cycle of restriction/overeating or binge eating).Planned snacks, especially when they are nutritionally balanced AND include factors that leave us mentally satisfied, result in increased energy, stable appetite, and a newfound sense of trust in our bodies.I am always on the hunt for dessert hacks that fit our fitness-focused lifestyle, and guess what? I’ve nailed down a recipe that will blow your mind: Cottage Cheese Mousse with Magic Chocolate ShellAnd it’s starring none other than cottage cheese! Yes, cottage cheese. But before you raise an eyebrow, hear me out. This isn’t your average mousse. It’s creamy, chocolaty, and doesn’t skimp on protein. Plus, it’s super simple to make. Ready to give it a shot?This chocolate mousse is not just a treat for your taste buds; it’s also packed with benefits. It’s high in protein (more than 12 g protein in one serving) thanks to the cottage cheese and yogurt, low in sugar as we are using honey to sweeten, and gets a rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powder. The perfect guilt-free dessert that actually feels indulgent. You will have no idea that the main ingredient is cottage cheese and yogurt! I’m such a fan now! It’s perfect for a quick snack or treat when that sweet tooth kicks in.If you haven’t hopped on the viral cottage cheese trend yet, I don’t blame you, because I was skeptical at first too. But now that I’ve tried so many recipes, both sweet AND savory, with cottage cheese. It's also as simple as blending 5 ingredients together and with so many different ways to adapt it, so you can have a different flavour every time.Its a fast and satisfying snack that tastes like dessert. Each bite bursts with a symphony of textures: soft and creamy filling melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by the crisp snap of the rich dark chocolate coating. A delightful sweet treat that satisfies your cravings without compromise.Is there anything you can't do with cottage cheese? It's having a bit of a moment, and we are loving experimenting with all the different ways to use it. Chocolate mousse with cottage cheese might be one of our favourites. It is SO creamy and you can't taste the cottage cheese at all.This isn't as light and airy as a mousse would usually be, and it's more pudding like in texture. But the creaminess, and the flavour is next level. You would never know this was made with cottage cheese!Adding the chocolate magic shell is optional but highly recommended. It's essentially chocolate melted with coconut oil and when it's drizzled over something cold –like ice cream and milkshakes – it firms up into a hard, shell-like consistency– hence the name “magic shell.”Try this protein-packed Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse for a high protein treat.Creamy, chocolatey, and versatile - it's a must-have dessert.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh or frozen fruit, honey or maple syrup to make sweeter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Magic Shell Topping
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender.Blend until smooth, scrapping down the sides as needed and continuing to blend until smooth and creamy. This will take about 45 seconds.Pour into 2 serving glasses or dishes.
Magic Shell Topping
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once melted drizzle a thin layer over the top of the mousse. Refrigerate until set 1-2 hours.
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