High-Protein Chocolate Mousse (5-Minute No-Cook Recipe)

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🍫 High-Protein Chocolate Mousse

No-Cook • 5 Minutes • Healthy & Indulgent

Yes, you can have a rich, chocolatey mousse and hit your protein goals! This no-cook dessert is creamy, silky, and satisfying—without any refined sugar or dairy. Perfect for a post-workout treat, healthy dessert, or weeknight indulgence that won’t derail your progress.


💪 Why You’ll Love It

Tastes like a decadent dessert—without the guilt!

Packed with protein

Ready in under 5 minutes

No cooking or baking required


🥣 What You’ll Need

– 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt or skyr
– 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
– ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt

Ingredients for a chocolate protein shake laid out on a marble countertop, including greek yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate protein powder, and a hint of salt, illuminated by natural side lighting.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

– Food processor or blender
– Mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Spatula

Adding greek yogurt, cocoa powder, and protein powder into a modern food processor under soft lighting
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METHOD

1. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to your food processor.
2. Blend for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
4. Transfer to serving bowls.
5. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
6. Top with desired garnishes before serving.

Silky chocolate mousse being scooped from a food processor into glass dessert bowls, displaying its thick and fluffy texture

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CRUCIAL TIPS

– Use room temperature Greek yogurt for smoother blending
– Don’t overmix or the mousse will lose its fluffiness
– Taste before chilling – flavors will mellow slightly when cold

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Dessert bowls filled with sweets neatly arranged for chilling in a refrigerator under cool lighting

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Storage:
– Keeps in airtight container for 3-4 days
– Can be frozen for up to 1 month

Close-up image of a chilled chocolate mousse in a clear glass bowl, showcasing its firm texture and slight condensation

NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Per serving)
Protein: 15g
– Calories: 120
– Carbs: 12g
– Fat: 3g

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Note: Values vary based on specific ingredients used

This recipe hits that sweet spot between healthy and indulgent – perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings while keeping your protein intake high. I particularly love making this on meal prep Sunday for a week of guilt-free desserts!

1 thought on “High-Protein Chocolate Mousse (5-Minute No-Cook Recipe)”

  1. This just came out liquid goop. Made sure yogurt was room temp and only blended for 2 mins. Not sure what the issue is.

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