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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Greek yogurt chocolate mousse with cocoa and chocolate protein powder. A thick, glossy protein mousse with 31 grams of protein, ready in 5 minutes.

  • 31g protein
  • 260 calories
  • 5 minutes
  • 2 servings

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By The Protein First Kitchen Team. Published

Two bowls of chocolate mousse with raspberries
Photo by @americanheritagechocolate on Unsplash

This Greek yogurt chocolate mousse is the dessert we make when we want chocolate and still need to hit a protein number. It takes five minutes, one bowl and a whisk, and each serving has more protein than a chicken breast half.

Why Greek yogurt makes good mousse

Strained Greek yogurt is thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon and carries about 10 grams of protein per 100 grams. Cocoa powder adds deep chocolate flavor with almost no fat, and chocolate protein powder thickens the mix further while adding another 24 grams of protein. Whisking hard for a minute gives it that glossy, airy mousse look.

Tips

  • Use nonfat or 2% plain Greek yogurt. Flavored yogurts add sugar and make the mousse too sweet.
  • Sift the cocoa if it has clumps. Small dry pockets of cocoa are the most common problem.
  • For a richer bowl, top with a spoon of peanut butter (adds about 95 calories and 4 grams of protein).

Variations

  • Mocha: dissolve 1 tsp instant espresso in the vanilla before mixing.
  • Peanut butter cup: swirl in 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter.
  • Mint chocolate: replace the vanilla with 1/4 tsp peppermint extract.

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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Prep 5 min. Cook 0 min. Makes 2 servings of about 1 cup.

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a bowl.
  2. Whisk for about 1 minute, until completely smooth and glossy with no streaks of cocoa. Sift the cocoa first if it is lumpy.
  3. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the shaved dark chocolate. Eat right away, or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer, more mousse-like set.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt brands vary a lot in thickness. If the mixture is stiff, loosen with 1 to 2 tbsp milk.
  • Keeps covered in the fridge for 2 days.

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    Questions people ask

    Can I make protein mousse without protein powder?

    Yes. Use 2 cups of Greek yogurt and 3 tbsp maple syrup. You will get about 24 grams of protein per bowl.

    Is this good for GLP-1 users?

    It is a small, cold, smooth dessert with 31 grams of protein and only 5 grams of fat, which many people on GLP-1 medications find easy to eat. Check your own targets with your care team.

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