No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse: Easy High Protein Dessert Recipe
This creamy, high-protein mousse combines cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter for a delicious, no-bake treat that's quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small curd preferred)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, 2% recommended)
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or regular)
- 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Optional toppings
- mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, banana slices, sea salt flakes, extra peanut butter (as desired)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients. Microwave peanut butter if thick to soften.
- Combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and glossy. Add milk if too thick and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa as desired, then blend again.
- Optional: refrigerate for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Spoon into glasses, top with toppings, and serve.
Notes
This mousse is a quick, protein-packed dessert perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without baking.