Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup natural peanut butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice); 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for topping)

A thick, airy mousse blended from Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and cocoa that delivers rich chocolate-peanut flavor with a serious protein punch.

10 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

AmericanDessertBlenderHigh ProteinVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

1

Add 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice), and 1/8 tsp salt to a blender or food processor.
2

Blend on high until completely smooth and airy, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
3

Spoon the mousse into 4 serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
4

Top each portion with 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for topping) just before serving.

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Questions

How long does Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse?

The entry for Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse calls for 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse is 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice). Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice) and 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How much protein is in Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mousse?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 125 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dessert collection.

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