Protein Hojicha Latte Mousse
A delightful and nourishing mousse made with hojicha, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, offering a cozy balance of indulgence and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Protein-rich, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons hojicha powder
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup)
Instructions
- Gather your equipment: Grab a medium-sized bowl, a hand whisk or electric mixer, and serving glasses or bowls.
- Mix the base: In your bowl, add the Greek yogurt or skyr. Whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate the cream cheese: Add the light cream cheese and whisk until well combined.
- Add the protein powder: Incorporate the protein powder, whisking until smooth.
- Introduce the hojicha powder: Add the hojicha powder and whisk until combined.
- Sweeten to taste: Add your natural sweetener, adjusting to fit your taste.
- Fold for fluffiness: Optionally fold in whipped cream for a lighter texture.
- Chill the mousse: Spoon into serving glasses and chill for at least an hour.
- Serve and enjoy: Optionally top with a pinch of hojicha powder or crushed nuts before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and a non-dairy cream cheese alternative. Feel free to customize flavors to your liking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hojicha, Mousse, Protein, Dessert, Healthy, Japanese, No-Cook