Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that’s easy to make and naturally sweetened. Combining the richness of full-fat cottage cheese with the nutty flavor of natural peanut butter and a touch of maple syrup, this mousse is blended until silky smooth and topped with a decadent dark chocolate drizzle and crunchy chopped peanuts. Perfect as a satisfying snack or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
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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)
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 to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Texture: If the mousse is too thick for your liking, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream. Blend again until the mousse reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This chilling step helps the mousse firm up and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the chocolate mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the chilled mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the mousse and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture; low-fat versions may result in a thinner mousse.
- Natural peanut butter without added sugar keeps the mousse healthier and less sweet but still flavorful.
- Adjust sweetness by swapping maple syrup with sugar-free alternatives like allulose or Monk fruit as preferred.
- Adding milk or cream is optional and should be based on your texture preference.
- The mousse can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize toppings with berries or other nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
