Here’s a full recipe for a rich, creamy, and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse:
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse
Servings: 2–3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
Total Time: 5–35 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)
2–4 tablespoons milk or cream (to adjust consistency)
Optional toppings: dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, granola, banana slices
Instructions:
Blend the Base
Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Adjust Texture
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add milk/cream a tablespoon at a time if needed to loosen the texture.
Taste & Sweeten
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Chill (Optional)
For a firmer texture, transfer to ramekins or jars and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy chilled!
Tips:
For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla or peanut butter protein powder.
Use Greek yogurt instead of milk for an even thicker texture.
Make it chocolatey by adding 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.