GOOD-FOR-YOU CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Doesn’t seem possible, does it?  A great tasting, healthy chocolate mousse?  The secret ingredient—-cottage cheese.  No one will ever know, unless you tell. That this silky smooth chocolaty dessert isn’t eggs, cream and calories!!  Takes about 5 minutes to put together, an overnight stay in the fridge for best results—and top with a little sweetened yogurt or berries to keep the low-cal vibe flowing.

• 2 cups cottage cheese (whole milk or 4%)
• 2-3 tblsp cocoa powder
• 2 tblsp melted dark chocolate chips, melted in 10 second increments in microwave
• ¼ to ½ cup maple syrup, to desired sweetness
• 1 tsp vanilla
• A pinch of salt

Put all ingredients in blender, food processor or in bowl to use with immersion blender.  Blend for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, until smooth.  Be careful not to over blend.  Pour into 4 small dishes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

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