Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert or snack that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cottage cheese with a sweet touch of maple syrup and vanilla. Topped with melted dark chocolate and crunchy chopped peanuts, it offers a delightful texture and taste, perfect for a quick, nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter, no sugar added
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or a sugar-free alternative like allulose or Monk fruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (if needed for texture)
Optional Toppings
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until you reach the desired texture.
- Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up and enhance the flavors.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Assemble & Serve: Divide the mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top. Serve immediately or store refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or a vegan cream alternative.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for the healthiest version.
- The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Adjust sweetener amount to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- If you do not have a high-speed blender, blend the mixture longer or use a food processor for smoothness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
