Description
A rich, creamy, high-protein peanut butter mousse made with cottage cheese and natural sweeteners—no baking required and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full‑fat or low‑fat)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: sliced bananas, fresh berries, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prepare a blender or food processor; high-speed works best.
- Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, cocoa powder (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Pulse a few times, then blend on medium-high for about 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency as needed—add a splash of milk if too thick, or more peanut butter or cottage cheese if too thin.
- Transfer mousse into bowls or jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Top with your favorite garnishes like fruit, nuts, or chocolate drizzle and serve chilled.
Notes
- Full‑fat, small‑curd cottage cheese blends more smoothly.
- Adjust sweetness to taste—add more or less syrup or sweetener.
- Use cocoa powder for a chocolate peanut butter version.
- Great as a dip or parfait when layered with yogurt or fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake / Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (approx. 1 of 2 servings)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
