This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a delightful and nutritious option for those seeking high protein desserts. Combining creamy cottage cheese with rich peanut butter, this mousse offers a satisfying treat that fits well into healthy sweets recipes.
Perfect as a single serve dessert or a weight watchers dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and provides a delicious way to enjoy cottage cheese dessert recipes while keeping your protein intake high.
Easy Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse
This mousse features a smooth blend of cottage cheese and peanut butter, sweetened to taste and whipped to a light, airy texture. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 1, making it an ideal choice for a quick and healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Serve: Spoon the mousse into a serving dish or bowl. Top with your choice of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit if desired.
- Chill (Optional): For a firmer texture, refrigerate the mousse for about 30 minutes before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
