Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the richness of full-fat cottage cheese and natural peanut butter with a touch of sweetener and vanilla. Finished with a decadent dark chocolate drizzle and crunchy chopped peanuts, it offers a delicious and healthy treat perfect for a quick snack or light dessert.
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 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 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture: If the mousse is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until the desired creamy texture is achieved.
- Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to help it firm up and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the chilled mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanuts for a crunchy garnish. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute the maple syrup with any sugar-free sweetener to keep it low sugar.
- Full-fat cottage cheese gives the creamiest texture, but low-fat versions can be used for a lighter mousse.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use a plant-based peanut butter.
- The mousse can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half the recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
