High Protein Chocolate Mousse

Easy high protein chocolate mousse is a tasty way to satisfy your sweet tooth when you need a quick dessert or post-workout snack. Plus, all you need is four ingredients! 

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Greek Yogurt: Use one cup of plain Greek yogurt to create the best texture for the protein mousse recipe.
• Cocoa: Flavor the high protein mousse with rich cocoa powder or cacao powder for a rich chocolatey flavor.
• Chocolate Protein Powder: Use your favorite chocolate protein powder to make the high-protein dessert.
• Vanilla Extract: Sweeten the dessert with vanilla extract.

Additions and Substitutions

• I have not tested the recipe with these ingredients, but if you’re looking to boost the protein even more, try substituting a package of silken tofu, chickpeas, white beans, or cottage cheese. 
• Use melted chocolate or cacao powder in place of cocoa powder. And try including espresso powder to highlight the chocolatey flavor.
• Stir in or top the dessert with fresh fruit like sliced bananas, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
• Include nut butter, chia, or flax seeds for a thicker mousse and extra protein. 
• Sweeten the mousse naturally with dates, agave nectar, honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, or sugar-free chocolate pudding mix for a sugar-free alternative. 
• Enjoy it immediately as a pudding, or refrigerate the mixture for 3 hours to give it a firmer consistency like a mousse.

Tools Used to Make This Recipe

You will need a food processor or blender to make the healthy dessert. You can also combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl with an immersion blender.

How to Make High Protein Chocolate Mousse

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, and cocoa powder to a food processor or blender and pulse until it is smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides with a silicone spatula as needed.

Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Expert Tips

• Remove the Greek yogurt from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for the best results.
• Pulse the food processor to combine the ingredients instead of letting it run to create a thick, mousse-like texture.
• Mousse made from Greek yogurt and protein powder will thicken up after three hours in the refrigerator (at least 1 hour).

If you enjoy this sweet treat, try more high-protein recipes!

Protein Mug Cake

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Protein Overnight Oats

What to Serve with High Protein Chocolate Mousse

Serve creamy chocolate mousse with fresh berries, sliced bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts or seeds. It also tastes great with shaved chocolate, dark chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, toasted coconut flakes, or low FODMAP granola. Mix and match these options to find what you like best!

What to do with the Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Meal prep or store the leftover mousse in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
• Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing the mousse since Greek yogurt contains dairy and can change the consistency. However, if you decide to go that route, transfer the mousse to freezer-safe containers or bags. The high protein chocolate mousse will freeze for three months.
• Thaw: Like cottage cheese ice cream with protein powder, you need to remove the dessert from the freezer 20-30 minutes beforehand to give it enough time to thaw. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Pumpkin Protein Balls
• Low Fodmap Granola
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