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Strawberry Protein Mousse - Light, Creamy, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (plus a few extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole for creamier texture)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based; about 25–30 g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste (or your preferred sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • Optional: 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice for brightness
  • Optional toppings: sliced strawberries, shaved dark chocolate, toasted almonds, mint leaves

Method
 

  1. Prep the berries. Rinse and hull the strawberries. Pat them dry so excess water doesn’t thin the mousse.
  2. Blend the base. In a blender, combine strawberries, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and lemon juice if using. Blend until completely smooth, about 20–30 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  3. Chill the mixture briefly. Pour the strawberry base into a bowl and place it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes. This helps it thicken slightly before folding.
  4. Whip the cream. In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft-medium peaks. Don’t overbeat; you want it fluffy, not stiff.
  5. Fold gently. Using a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the chilled strawberry mixture in two additions. Work slowly to keep it airy.
  6. Portion and chill. Spoon the mousse into small glasses or ramekins. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for a firmer set.
  7. Garnish and serve. Top with sliced strawberries, a little shaved chocolate, or mint right before serving.