Protein Milky Way Hot Cocoa Mousse
A rich and fluffy dessert that captures the essence of hot cocoa while being protein-packed and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder (Vanilla or Chocolate)
- 1/2 cup Light Cream Cheese
- Seasonal Flavor Ingredients (pumpkin spice, peppermint, or fresh berries)
- Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar substitute)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients
- Blend it Up: In a mixing bowl, whip together Greek yogurt or cottage cheese and light cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the Protein Powder: Sprinkle in the protein powder and blend until combined.
- Season it Up: Mix in your seasonal flavor ingredients and sweetener.
- Chill it Out: Transfer the mousse to serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with Flair: Top with whipped coconut cream, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different protein powders and seasonal flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: protein dessert, mousse, hot cocoa, healthy dessert, high protein dessert