Description
Indulge in a creamy and nutritious Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that brings together the rich flavors of peanut butter and the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese. This high-protein dessert is not only quick to prepare—ready in just five minutes—but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or sugar-free alternatives, it’s a guilt-free treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re craving something sweet after dinner or looking for a satisfying snack, this mousse delivers both flavor and nutrition, making it a fantastic choice for meal prep or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (if needed)
- For topping: 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add milk or cream gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- For the topping, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until smooth.
- Serve mousse in bowls or jars, drizzled with melted chocolate and garnished with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg