Protein Azuki Vanilla Mousse
A silky, protein-packed mousse combining the unique flavor of azuki beans with creamy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
- ½ cup light cream cheese
- 1 scoop (about 30g) protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1 cup prepared azuki beans (canned or cooked from scratch)
- 1 tablespoon natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- Optional: matcha, yuzu zest, or a splash of saké for flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the azuki beans: If using dried beans, soak overnight, then boil until tender (about 30 minutes). If using canned, drain and rinse.
- Blend the creamy base: In a bowl, combine yogurt, cream cheese, and protein powder. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the azuki beans: Gently fold them into the creamy mixture, keeping some intact for texture.
- Sweeten to taste: Drizzle in your chosen sweetener, starting with 1 tablespoon.
- Chill and set: Spoon into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve and garnish: Top with leftover yogurt and crushed nuts or honey before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, try adding cocoa powder for chocolate mousse or matcha for green tea flavor. Adjust sweetener according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: azuki, mousse, dessert, protein, healthy dessert, Japanese dessert