Description
A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese peanut butter mousse that tastes indulgent yet is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This no-bake treat comes together in minutes and makes a satisfying dessert, snack, or even breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed for blending)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the mousse is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Spoon into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and develop flavor before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, blend in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
- Fold in mini dark chocolate chips for added texture.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- Blend in strawberries or top with sliced bananas or berries for a fruity twist.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving.
- Freezing is possible, but texture may change slightly after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 367 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
