Description
This creamy Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a high-protein, no-bake dessert perfect for healthy sweet cravings. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, cottage cheese, and maple syrup, this mousse is naturally gluten-free and easily customizable for keto or low-sugar diets. A rich, smooth, and satisfying treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup peanut butter
1.5 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
Instructions
1. Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
4. Scoop the mousse into serving bowls or jars.
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
6. Top with your favorite additions like chocolate chips, banana slices, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
Natural peanut butter adds a deeper flavor but stir well before using.
For a firmer mousse, chill for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg