Description
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, high-protein dessert that’s ready in minutes and blends cottage cheese with peanut butter into a silky, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
- Optional toppings: dark chocolate shavings, crushed peanuts, and a drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and cocoa powder (if using) to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon into serving bowls or glasses.
- Top with dark chocolate shavings and crushed peanuts.
- Serve immediately or chill for a thicker texture.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and chilled for a thicker texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture, or low-fat if you prefer lighter dessert.
- For a lighter option, reduce honey or maple syrup by half and add a splash of milk to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20–25 g
- Sodium: 250–300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30–40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse, high-protein dessert, easy protein dessert, cottage cheese dessert, peanut butter mousse