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A serving of rich chocolate High-Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse

This high-protein mousse is a quick and nutritious dessert or snack that fits within a keto lifestyle. It's easy to make and satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 194
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat Drain any excess liquid before blending.
  • 2-3 tbsp honey Start with 2 tbsp and add more to taste.
  • 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder Start with 1 tbsp and add more for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Method
 

  1. Add the cottage cheese, honey, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. If it appears grainy, continue blending.
  3. Pour the mousse into a serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to thicken.
  4. Serve topped with whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate shavings, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use full-fat or whole milk cottage cheese (4% milk fat). If your mousse is too thin, you can add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds to help it thicken.

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