Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse
Indulge in a guilt-free dessert with this Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse. This creamy delight combines the rich flavors of natural peanut butter and smooth cottage cheese, resulting in a high-protein treat that satisfies your sweet cravings without the added sugars. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to something special, this mousse comes together in just minutes. With its customizable sweetness, you can adjust it to match your taste perfectly. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing finish to any meal or as a quick snack to keep you energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed)
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Adjust consistency by adding milk if needed, then blend again.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
- Serve mousse in bowls topped with melted chocolate and chopped peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg