Description
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a rich, creamy, and indulgent yet surprisingly healthy dessert that combines the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese with the rich flavor of peanut butter. This mousse is a perfect treat for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet cravings without the guilt. It’s smooth, fluffy, and full of flavor, making it an ideal option for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, adjust for desired consistency)
Pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
For garnish (optional):
Chopped peanuts or granola
Chocolate chips or cocoa powder
Fresh berries (such as strawberries or raspberries)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired. If you want a stronger peanut butter flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes to an hour before serving. This also allows the flavors to meld together.
- Spoon the mousse into individual bowls or cups. Garnish with chopped peanuts, granola, chocolate chips, or fresh berries for added flavor and texture.
Notes
For a chocolate-peanut butter flavor combination, add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate to the mousse.
For a fruit-sweetened version, blend in a small ripe banana.
If making this vegan, substitute the cottage cheese with a dairy-free version and use maple syrup.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg