Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is the ultimate quick and easy dessert that feels indulgent but is secretly healthy. With just a handful of ingredients, this high-protein mousse is creamy, naturally sweet, and takes only minutes to make. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy snack, easy dessert, or breakfast idea, this recipe combines cottage cheese, peanut butter, banana, and a touch of honey to create a smooth, satisfying treat. Whether you’re in need of a high-protein snack, easy recipe for guests, or healthy food idea, this mousse has you covered.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 ripe banana
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dark chocolate sauce (for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (for topping)
Instructions
1. Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, ripe banana, honey, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender or food processor.
2. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Transfer the mousse into 4 small glasses or ramekins.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to chill and set.
5. Before serving, drizzle with dark chocolate sauce and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
6. Optional: garnish with shaved dark chocolate or a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a creamier texture.
Let cottage cheese come to room temperature for easier blending.
Don’t skip the chill time—it’s key to getting the mousse texture just right.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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