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You’re going to love this high-protein strawberry mousse! It’s light, creamy, perfectly sweet, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this mousse is the perfect refreshing treat for spring, summer, or anytime you want something light and satisfying.
For more high-protein desserts, try our strawberry protein fluff, protein pudding, chocolate protein mousse, cottage cheese chocolate pudding, high-protein pumpkin mousse, and pumpkin fluff next!
Table of Contents
- 🔍 Quick Look: High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How To Make High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
- Expert Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage Instructions
- High-Protein Strawberry Mousse FAQs
- More High-Protein Dessert Recipes!
- High-Protein Strawberry Mousse Recipe
🔍 Quick Look: High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes + chilling time
- 🍽 Calories: ~105 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 2 servings
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Cottage cheese, strawberries, sweetener, whipped topping
- 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: No-Bake Recipe
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- High-Protein: This mousse is packed with protein from the cottage cheese. This recipe is made without protein powder.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this strawberry mousse recipe! Plus, there’s no gelatin needed.
- Easy: It’s easy to whip up with minimal prep work.
- No-Bake Treat: It’s a cool, refreshing dessert with no baking required.
“This is PERFECT!!! So delicious!!… This is a delicious protein-packed change from smoothies!!”
– patty
Key Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese is whipped with the strawberries to create the base of this high-protein mousse! For tips, see our post on whipped cottage cheese.
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add incredible flavor to this mousse. Try our high-protein strawberry cottage cheese smoothie next!
- Sweetener: Sweeten with sugar or a sugar-free sweetener.
- Whipped Topping: Fold in your favorite whipped topping to give this strawberry mousse a light and fluffy texture.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cottage Cheese to Use: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese in this recipe!
- Whipped Topping Options: Use your favorite whipped topping for this recipe. Some options are CocoWhip, TruWhip, or fat-free Cool Whip.
- Add More Whipped Topping: For an even fluffier strawberry mousse, feel free to fold in more whipped topping.
- Flavor: If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can substitute them with fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or peaches. Or, try our cottage cheese chocolate mousse!
How To Make High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
- Wash and dry the fresh strawberries. Then, remove the stems. Add the cottage cheese, chopped fresh strawberries, and sweetener to a blender or food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth. Then, transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Add the whipped topping to the bowl. After that, lightly fold it in until incorporated.
- Place the mixture in two containers and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to set. Once chilled, serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Drain the Cottage Cheese: If your cottage cheese is runny or has excess liquid, it’s important to drain it before using it in the recipe. Place the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer and let it sit over a bowl for a few minutes to remove the extra moisture. This helps ensure your mousse stays thick and creamy.
- Sweeten to Taste: Adjust the sweetness based on your strawberries. You can add an extra teaspoon of sweetener or more if needed.
- Defrost the Whipped Topping: Follow the directions on the package to defrost the frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator before folding it in.
- Gently Fold: Don’t blend the whipped topping with the rest of the ingredients. Instead, lightly fold it in so the mousse stays light and airy.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to fully set and develop the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
Once chilled, enjoy your strawberry mousse as is or with sliced fresh strawberries or your berries of choice, a drizzle of chocolate, chocolate shavings, or mini chocolate chips. For extra crunch and flavor, try it with our homemade peanut butter granola with PB2, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or crushed graham crackers.
Storage Instructions
Store this strawberry mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. We like to portion individual servings in containers or jars.
High-Protein Strawberry Mousse FAQs
Can I Freeze Strawberry Mousse?
No, this mousse is not freezer-friendly, as freezing may change the texture of the cottage cheese and whipped topping, which will affect the texture of the mousse.
What Makes Mousse Light and Fluffy?
This mousse is light and fluffy from the whipped cottage cheese and whipped topping. To ensure your mousse stays light and fluffy, lightly fold in the whipped topping.
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High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute
- 1/3 cup of your favorite whipped topping, such as CocoWhip, TruWhip, or fat-free Cool Whip
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fresh strawberries. Then, remove the stems. Add the cottage cheese, chopped fresh strawberries, and sweetener to a blender or food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth. Then, transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Add the whipped topping to the bowl and lightly fold it in until incorporated.
- Place the mixture in two containers and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to set. Then, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cottage Cheese to Use: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese in this recipe!
- Drain the Cottage Cheese: If your cottage cheese is runny or has excess liquid, it’s important to drain it before using it in the recipe. Place the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer and let it sit over a bowl for a few minutes to remove the extra moisture. This helps ensure your mousse stays thick and creamy.
- Defrost the Whipped Topping: Follow the directions on the package to defrost the frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator before folding it in.
- Add More Whipped Topping: For an even fluffier strawberry mousse, feel free to fold in more whipped topping.
- Sweeten to Taste: Adjust the sweetness based on your strawberries. You can add an extra teaspoon of sweetener or more if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I was craving something fruity. I found this recipe and sounded so good. I didn’t have any form of cool whip. I just blended the cottage with some partially defrosted frozen strawberries and added some allulose (sugar substitute) and it was delicious that way too! I’m sure the cool whip would add a creamer consistency, but this was good enough for me. Healthy dessert! Thank you!
Hi Sharon, I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! I’m glad it turned out well without the whipped topping, that’s great to hear! Thank you so much for leaving a review!
This is PERFECT!!! So delicious!! I am recovering from jaw surgery and also a vegetarian…. being unable to chew i am missing my fruits and this is a delicious protein packed change from smoothies!! thank you!!
Hi Patty, I’m so happy to hear that you loved the high-protein strawberry mousse! It means so much that it could help you enjoy fruit flavors again while you’re recovering. Thank you so much for sharing your kind feedback!
I love this strawberry mousse dessert that’s loaded with protein. It makes it even more enjoyable to eat when I know it’s so healthy for you. The fact that its sweetness is just right, adds to it’’s popular appeal for me and the family! 💕
Hi Alex, I love hearing that you and your family are enjoying the strawberry mousse! It’s great to know the sweetness is just right and that you all loved the recipe!
This high protein strawberry mousse is so delicious. I don’t really like a lot of dairy stuff but I can eat this all day long.
I doubled this recipe so I can have a few on hand and it’s a great evening snack.
I also substituted the strawberries for mangos and it was delicious.
Hello, I’m so happy you enjoyed the high-protein strawberry mousse, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Doubling the recipe is such a great idea for easy grab-and-go snacks, especially in the evening. Using mangos instead of strawberries sounds delicious as well, thanks for sharing!
I liked this recipe very much but I loved it more when I used fresh raspberries the next time.
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Hi Colleen, thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the high-protein strawberry mousse and I love that you used fresh raspberries the next time, that sounds absolutely delicious! Your kind words mean a lot, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes.
This was delicious, used frozen, thawed berries, its what I had on hand,will definitely repeat, peaches another good option, Thank you for all you do!
Hi Joyce, I’m so happy you enjoyed the high-protein strawberry mousse! Using frozen, thawed berries is a great idea, I love that you made it work with what you had on hand. Peaches sound like another amazing option too! I truly appreciate your kind words and support!
This high-protein strawberry mousse is a light and fluffy treat bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. It’s perfect for a healthy dessert or snack! You’ll love how quick it is to make with simple ingredients, and it’s delicious and protein-packed!