Let’s walk through this super quick and easy process:

1. Blend Base Ingredients:

• Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
• Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.

2. Add Fruit and Zest:

• Add the chopped fresh strawberries and the lemon zest to the blender.
• Blend again briefly, just until the strawberries are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Avoid over-blending at this stage if you want tiny flecks of strawberry visible.

3. Thicken with Chia (Optional):

• If you prefer a thicker, more set mousse, pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir in the chia seeds.
• Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken the mousse slightly.

4. Portion into Glasses:

• Spoon the mousse evenly into serving bowls or glasses.

5. Chill (Briefly):

• While the original recipe description mentions chilling for 1-2 hours (like previous versions), the specific directions here imply a very short chill (or just the 10-min chia rest). Chill briefly if desired, especially if not using chia, or serve immediately after blending if preferred. Chilling longer will firm it up more.

6. Garnish and Serve:

• Just before serving, garnish the mousse with fresh strawberries and mint leaves. Serve immediately.

A healthy, delicious treat ready in minutes!