Protein Coffee Mousse
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Excellent
Protein Coffee Mousse
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This Protein Coffee Mousse blends cold heavy cream, milk, espresso, protein powder, and dark chocolate into a light and fluffy dessert. The whipped cream folded gently into the coffee and chocolate mixture creates a smooth texture with a balanced richness and mild coffee flavor. Setting the mousse in the refrigerator allows it to firm up, making it an ideal make-ahead treat for a post-meal dessert or snack.
Description
Protein Coffee Mousse combines stiffly whipped heavy cream with a mixture of cold espresso, milk, protein powder, melted dark chocolate, and confectioners' sugar, creating a creamy and airy dessert. The espresso adds a subtle coffee bitterness, while the dark chocolate enriches the flavor. The careful folding technique preserves the light texture of the whipped cream, resulting in a mousse that is both fluffy and smooth. Chilling the mousse for a few hours allows it to firm up properly, making it easy to portion into individual servings for convenience or entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream cold
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup espresso cold, brewed
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar or sugar substitute of your choice
- 2 tablespoons protein powder or chocolate protein powder, vanilla
- 4 ounces dark chocolate melted and cooled - or sugar-free chocolate
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to a chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, cooled coffee, powdered sugar or sugar substitute, protein powder, and cooled melted chocolate. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Gently, using a rubber spatula fold the whipped cream into the coffee mixture, until fully combined.
- Divide the mousse mixture into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
288mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
139IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
12 reviews
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