Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse
This creamy and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a deliciously light dessert or snack, combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and the smooth texture of cottage cheese.
- 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 low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: dark chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts for garnish
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 the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Transfer the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts if desired, then serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, try using powdered peanut butter or add a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess.