Quick Description
A rich, creamy, high-protein mousse made from blended cottage cheese and peanut butter. It tastes like peanut butter cheesecake but uses simple ingredients, no whipping, and no cooking. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or post-workout treat.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 1–2
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Protein: ~28–32g per serving (depending on cottage cheese used)
Carbs: ~10–12g
WW Points: 3–5 (varies with peanut butter & sweetener)
Ingredients List
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 2 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple, sugar-free, or regular)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Instructions
1. Blend Until Creamy
Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and mousse-like.
2. Adjust Sweetness & Texture
Taste and adjust:
- Add more sweetener for a richer dessert.
- Add 1–2 tbsp milk if you want it lighter or thinner.
3. Chill (Optional)
Chill for 20–30 minutes for a thicker, firmer mousse.
4. Serve
Scoop into a bowl and top with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or berries.
Additional Notes
- Blending cottage cheese fully removes all graininess.
- Using whipped cottage cheese gives an even smoother texture.
- Add a splash of milk if using thick peanut butter.
Dietary Info
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- Keto-Friendly (when using sugar-free sweetener)
- No-Bake Dessert
Flavor Tips & Variations
- Chocolate Peanut Mousse: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder.
- Salted Caramel: Add sugar-free caramel syrup + pinch of flaky salt.
- PB&J: Swirl in 1 tbsp sugar-free jam after blending.
- Mocha: Add 1 tsp instant coffee.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Peanut butter → almond butter, cashew butter, or powdered PB.
- Cottage cheese → Greek yogurt (lower protein, smoother texture).
- Sweetener → honey, maple syrup, allulose, stevia, monk fruit.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Serve with apple slices or banana coins.
- Pipe into a cup and top with whipped cream.
- Spread on toast or rice cakes as a protein spread.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes for a mousse-ice-cream texture.
FAQs
Is the cottage cheese flavor noticeable?
No — blending makes it taste like thick peanut butter cheesecake.
Can I make it low-fat?
Yes, use low-fat cottage cheese and powdered PB.
Optional Personal Story
This mousse is one of those “how is this healthy?” desserts — rich, silky, and satisfying but secretly packed with protein. Perfect for late-night cravings.
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Try this Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse today — a 3-minute, high-protein dessert that tastes like a treat but fuels your goals!
