Description
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a decadent yet nutritious dessert that perfectly balances indulgence and health. This creamy mousse blends cottage cheese and natural peanut butter, providing a protein-packed treat without added sugars. Whether enjoyed as a post-dinner delight or served at gatherings, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress. With options for customization, you can elevate the flavors with your favorite fruits or nuts. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal choice for those craving a guilt-free dessert that satisfies both sweet cravings and dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (such as maple syrup or a sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips (for topping)
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 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until reaching desired consistency.
- Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- For the chocolate topping, melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- Serve the mousse in bowls or jars, drizzled with melted chocolate and topped with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg