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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse

Decadent Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse in 5 Minutes!

This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a rich, creamy dessert that's low-carb, high-protein, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese for richest texture
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter choose unsweetened
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for depth of flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative for consistency
Optional Toppings
  • to taste dark chocolate drizzle for added flavor
  • to taste crushed peanuts for crunch
  • to taste cacao nibs or shaved chocolate for garnish

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a high-speed blender, add 1 cup of full-fat cottage cheese and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Next, add 1/3 cup of natural peanut butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend again for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Gradually pour in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk while pulsing the blender to achieve the desired consistency.
  4. For a firmer texture, transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about 30 minutes.
  5. Spoon the creamy mixture into serving glasses and garnish with dark chocolate drizzle and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best results. Refrigerate for a firmer texture if desired. Customize toppings to your liking.

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