Description
Indulge in a creamy Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that’s both delicious and nutritious! This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of peanut butter with the smooth texture of full-fat cottage cheese, making it a perfect treat for any occasion—whether as a quick snack, a healthy dessert, or a protein-packed breakfast option. Whip it up in just 25 minutes and enjoy it chilled, topped with fresh fruits, nuts, or chocolate shavings for an added flair. With its customizable sweetness and no-bake nature, this mousse is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter (sugar-free)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- Milk (if needed, 1–2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Strain the cottage cheese for 1-2 minutes to remove excess liquid.
- Set up your blender and add the strained cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend for 45–60 seconds until smooth; scrape sides halfway through.
- Adjust consistency with milk if too thick.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Portion into small bowls or jars and serve chilled with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg