High-Protein Mousse

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 oz. semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving

1 c. cottage cheese

1 tsp. (or more) sweetener (such as honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, stevia; optional)

Fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Directions

In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 90 seconds total. Let cool slightly.

In a food processor or small blender, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Add chocolate and sweetener (if using) and blend, scraping sides and bottom, until well combined; taste and add more sweetener, if needed. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.

Top mousse with more chopped chocolate and berries (if using).

Nutrition

• Calories: 538
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 38 mg
• Sodium: 719 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 50 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 45 g
• Protein: 28 g