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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse

A creamy and protein-packed dessert made with cottage cheese and peanut butter, perfect for a healthy treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk any type, adjust for consistency
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts such as peanuts or almonds
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Mousse
  1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and milk.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
Serve
  1. Spoon the mousse into serving cups.
  2. Top with chopped nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be customized with different nut butters or sweeteners.

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