Description
A rich, no-bake cottage cheese mousse blended with creamy peanut butter and cocoa for a protein-packed dessert that tastes like a peanut butter cup. Smooth, indulgent, and easy to make, this healthy treat is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional topping: whipped cream
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Top with whipped cream and chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for best flavor and texture. Chill time improves thickness but can be shortened if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peanut butter cup cottage cheese mousse, cottage cheese dessert, protein dessert, no bake dessert, healthy dessert