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Reese’s-Style Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Fluff


  • Author: Grace
  • Total Time: Approximately 10–13 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon powdered peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons powdered sugar substitute, optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1–2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk, only if needed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Measure all the ingredients before starting.

You’ll need:

  • Cottage cheese
  • Chocolate protein powder
  • Powdered peanut butter
  • Vanilla
  • Optional sweetener
  • Salt
  • Optional almond milk
  • Sugar-free chocolate chips

A small blender, mini food processor, or immersion blender with a suitable container works best.

Step 2: Add the Cottage Cheese

Place 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese into your blender or food processor.

Cottage cheese may look lumpy at first, but don’t worry.

Blending will break down the curds and create a creamy base.

Step 3: Add the Chocolate Protein Powder

Add 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder.

Try to distribute it evenly over the cottage cheese so it incorporates easily.

Step 4: Add the Peanut Butter Powder

Add 1 teaspoon powdered peanut butter.

This creates the chocolate-peanut butter combination that gives the dessert its Reese’s-style inspiration.

Step 5: Add Vanilla and Salt

Add:

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A small pinch of salt

If you’re using additional sweetener, you can add it now or wait until after blending and tasting.

Step 6: Blend Until Silky Smooth

Blend for approximately 1–2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.

Continue until the cottage cheese curds have completely disappeared.

The mixture should become:

Smooth + creamy + thick + chocolatey + spoonable.

Depending on your blender and protein powder, it may become slightly aerated, but it won’t necessarily have the same airy volume as whipped cream.

Step 7: Adjust the Consistency

If the mixture is too thick for the blender to process, add 1 teaspoon unsweetened almond milk.

Blend again.

Add another teaspoon only if necessary.

Avoid adding too much liquid.

The goal is a thick mousse-like dessert rather than a smoothie.

Step 8: Taste and Adjust

Taste a small spoonful.

If you’d like a sweeter dessert, add a little powdered sugar substitute.

For a stronger peanut butter flavor, add another small amount of powdered peanut butter.

For a more intense chocolate flavor, you can experiment with a little unsweetened cocoa powder.

Blend briefly after making adjustments.

Step 9: Transfer to a Serving Bowl

Spoon the chocolate peanut butter mixture into a small dessert bowl, ramekin, or glass.

Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.

For a more decorative presentation, swirl the top gently.

Step 10: Refrigerate

Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes.

Chilling helps the mixture firm slightly and gives it a thicker, more mousse-like consistency.

If you prefer a firmer dessert, refrigerate a little longer.

Step 11: Add the Chocolate Chips

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips over the top.

For a more candy-inspired presentation, you can concentrate the chocolate chips in the center or scatter them evenly.

Step 12: Serve and Enjoy

Serve immediately while chilled.

Each spoonful combines creamy chocolate protein fluff, peanut butter flavor, and little bites of chocolate.

It’s a simple dessert that feels like a treat without requiring an oven.

  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5–10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1