Ingredients
- 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