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Peanut Butter Cup Mousse

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Mousse

Jacklin Altman
Satisfy your candy cravings with this creamy peanut butter cup protein mousse made by blending high-protein cottage cheese and natural peanut butter under a snappy dark chocolate shell.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup PB2 powder
  • 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of kosher salt
Topping
  • 4 tbsp chocolate chips or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the full-fat cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, PB2 powder, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of kosher salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  • Blend the mixture continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes completely smooth, creamy, and free of any lumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness with a bit more maple syrup if desired.
  • Divide the smooth cream evenly among 4 small jars, ramekins, or dessert cups. Place the cups into the refrigerator to chill for at least a few hours to thicken up and set properly.
  • Melt the chopped dark chocolate and the optional coconut oil together in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until completely smooth.
  • Spoon a thin, even layer of the melted chocolate over the top of each chilled mousse cup, gently spreading it all the way to the edges to seal it. Sprinkle the wet chocolate lightly with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  • Return the dessert cups to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate top is completely set and firm to the touch, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 173mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chocolate, cottage cheese, dessert, high protein, peanut butter
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