Description
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a creamy, no-bake dessert made by blending cottage cheese with fresh strawberries and natural sweetener. High in protein, light, and refreshing, this healthy mousse is perfect for snacks, breakfast, or post-workout treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Optional toppings: granola, chopped nuts, extra honey drizzle
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and roughly chop the strawberries.
- Add cottage cheese, strawberries, and sweetener to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides and blend again if needed.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes for a firmer texture, or serve immediately.
- Add toppings just before serving.
Notes
For a thicker mousse, chill longer or add a few ice cubes while blending. Sweetener can be adjusted based on strawberry ripeness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry cottage cheese mousse, cottage cheese dessert, high protein dessert, healthy no bake dessert