Description
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a delectable and nutritious dessert that brings together creamy cottage cheese and rich peanut butter, resulting in a high-protein treat perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a dinner party or a quiet night at home, this mousse is sure to impress with its indulgent flavors and ease of preparation. In just five minutes, you can create a delightful dessert that’s naturally sweetened and versatile, allowing for endless customization. Top it with fresh fruit, granola, or your favorite nuts for added texture and flavor. Enjoy this guilt-free dessert that satisfies your cravings without the sugar crash!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (if needed)
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt. Blend until smooth.
- If the mousse is too thick, add milk or heavy cream gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- Serve the chilled mousse in bowls or jars, drizzled with melted chocolate and topped with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg