Description
A smooth, creamy, and protein-packed mousse made with cottage cheese and peanut butter. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert, snack, or post-workout treat. Naturally sweet, versatile, and quick to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (creamy)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, cocoa nibs, chocolate shavings, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness; add a splash of milk if needed for a creamier texture.
- Transfer mousse into serving bowls or jars and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture.
- Cottage cheese can be blended for extra creaminess.
- Dates or mashed bananas can replace honey as a natural sweetener.
- Best served chilled; add toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per 1/2 cup serving
- Calories: 230kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg