High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mousse
This high protein blueberry cottage cheese mousse is a quick, creamy no-bake treat made with blended cottage cheese, honey, and fresh berries. Bright lemon zest and juice add a fresh, cheesecake-like tang while the berry layer brings natural sweetness and a gorgeous color. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, post-workout snack, or light dessert, it comes together in minutes and chills beautifully for a thicker, spoonable mousse.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ lemon zest of half
- ½ tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup blueberries and blackberries combined, for blending
- blackberries for topping
- 1 slice lemon optional, for garnish
Instructions
Blend and Layer
- Add cottage cheese, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon or pour half of the plain mousse mixture into a bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
- Add the combined blueberries and blackberries to the remaining mixture in the blender. Blend again until smooth and evenly colored.
- Layer the mousse in a serving glass: add a spoonful of plain mousse, then a spoonful of berry mousse. Repeat layers as desired.
- Top with fresh blackberries and garnish with a lemon slice if using. Serve right away or chill for about 20 minutes for a thicker texture.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend longer than you think you need and scrape the blender sides once or twice.
- Fresh or frozen berries both work; if using frozen, thaw first for the creamiest blend.
- Chilling for 20–30 minutes makes the mousse thicker and more spoonable.
- Swap honey with maple syrup if you want a different flavor profile.