High Protein Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This high protein chocolate mousse is rich, delicious, and easy to make. It’s perfect when you’re craving a decadent dessert but also want to boost your protein intake for the day.

What to serve with this high protein chocolate mousse

If you’re looking for an easy main course to serve before this mousse, try this meatless meatloaf recipe. It’s delicious and nutrient dense.

Ingredients and substitutions

I like to use chopped dark chocolate when making this high protein chocolate mousse, but you can substitute chocolate chips or any type of chopped chocolate you prefer.

I used unsweetened hemp protein powder in this recipe, but you can use any type of unsweetened protein powder you prefer. Brown rice protein powder or pea protein powder are good alternatives.

I like using bananas that are a bit overripe when making this recipe. If your bananas are not too ripe you may find that the mousse isn’t quite sweet enough, in which case you could add a small amount of maple syrup to sweeten it to taste.

How to make it

Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave at 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted.

Next you’ll peel the bananas, then break them into pieces before adding them to a blender or food processor. Add the melted chocolate, unsweetened protein powder, cold water, pure vanilla extract, and salt to the blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth.

Transfer that mixture to an 8 inch dish (or similar-sized dish) before placing the mousse in the fridge to chill for at least one hour before serving.

Storage

Store this high protein chocolate mousse in the fridge, covered, for up to three days.

More high protein recipes to try

• These vegan protein cookies are chewy, chocolaty, and delicious.
• This plant-based “chicken” is loaded with protein.