Creamy High Protein Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
This Creamy High Protein Pumpkin Mousse is a light, fluffy, and healthy dessert perfect for pumpkin lovers seeking a nutritious treat. Made with low-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened pumpkin puree, and sugar-free whipped cream, it’s rich in protein and low in sugar, making it an ideal guilt-free indulgence for any season, especially fall.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- ½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
- ¼ cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tablespoons Swerve Brown Sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- ¼ cup store-bought, sugar-free whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese: Start by adding the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky mousse texture.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Add the unsweetened pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and Swerve Brown Sweetener to the blender. Blend again until everything is fully combined and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Transfer the blended pumpkin cottage cheese mixture into a separate bowl. Gently fold in the sugar-free whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Chill and serve: You can enjoy the mousse immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes for a cooler, firmer texture. Serve topped with a sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice and an additional dollop of sugar-free whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use low-fat (2%) cottage cheese for optimal creaminess and protein content.
- Choose unsweetened pumpkin puree to control sweetness and flavor.
- Swerve Brown Sweetener is a low-calorie sugar alternative; you may substitute with erythritol or any preferred low-calorie sweetener.
- Folding in whipped cream gently is crucial to retain mousse lightness.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use a dairy-free whipped cream alternative.
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