Description
Indulge in the irresistible Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse, a creamy and satisfying dessert that combines the rich taste of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of cottage cheese. This high-protein treat is not only quick and easy to prepare but also offers a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising on flavor. Perfect as a post-dinner delight or a mid-day snack, this mousse is versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings or sweeteners. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing dessert that’s packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup or a sugar-free option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips (for topping)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the mousse to a mixing bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- For the chocolate topping, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until smooth.
- Serve chilled mousse in bowls drizzled with melted chocolate topping and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg