Description
A creamy and protein-packed dessert bowl featuring cottage cheese blended with powdered peanut butter, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. Optional toppings like dark chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, and sliced banana add delightful texture and extra flavor, creating a nutritious and satisfying sweet treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tbsp PB2 (powdered peanut butter), mixed with water
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
- ½ banana, sliced
Instructions
- Mix PB2 with Water: In a small bowl, combine the PB2 powder with water and stir until it reaches a smooth, creamy peanut butter consistency.
- Combine Cottage Cheese & PB2: In a larger bowl, add the cottage cheese and the prepared PB2 mixture. Stir thoroughly until fully integrated and creamy.
- Add Sweetener & Flavor: Stir in your choice of honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix well to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed.
- Add Toppings & Enjoy: Top the mixture with sliced banana, crushed peanuts, and dark chocolate chips to enhance texture and taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to enjoy a thicker, chilled dessert.
Notes
- Use either full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese as per your preference for creaminess and nutritional content.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
- Optional toppings add texture and flavor, but the dessert is delicious on its own.
- Refrigerating the bowl briefly thickens the texture and makes the dessert more refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese dessert, PB2 peanut butter dessert, healthy dessert bowl, no-cook dessert, protein dessert
