Protein-Packed Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time N/A
Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Mayfield® cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sweetened whipped cream, plus extra to serve
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • Chopped peanuts for topping

How to

  1. Blend cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mini food processor or blender for about 1 minute or until smooth and slightly fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl halfway through
  2. Add whipped cream and pulse a few times, until just incorporated. Refrigerate 30 minutes
  3. While peanut butter filling is chilling, melt chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted
  4. Spoon half of the chocolate peanut butter mixture into the bottom of two small jars or ramekins, swirling some up on the sides
  5. Refrigerate 5 minutes. When chocolate peanut butter shell has hardened up, divide peanut butter mousse filling between the jars
  6. Top with remaining chocolate peanut butter mixture, a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
  7. Chill for another 5 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Notes: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. They are also great frozen!