Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert perfect for a healthy indulgence or snack. It combines smooth cottage cheese with rich peanut butter for a light yet satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for a chocolate twist
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- If desired, add cocoa powder and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and natural peanut butter. Serve with fresh fruit or whole grain crackers for added texture.