Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed treat that tastes like dessert but is healthy enough for breakfast or a post-workout snack. Made in just 5 minutes, this naturally sweetened, gluten-free mousse is rich, silky, and completely customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for the creamiest texture)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
- Optional Toppings: Chopped peanuts, dark chocolate chips, or a drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients – Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency – If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again.
- Chill (Optional) – For the best texture, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve – Spoon into bowls and top with chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or peanut butter drizzle.
Notes
- Chocolate Variation: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed or almond butter.
- Keto-Friendly: Use a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit or allulose.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
