Protein Pecan Praline Mousse
A light and creamy mousse made with Greek yogurt and toasted pecans, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 125 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Pecans, toasted
- ¼ cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread your pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Let them cool and chop half for the mousse.
- Blend the Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten by adding ¼ cup of your chosen sweetener and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently to maintain an airy texture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle the reserved pecans on top.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different flavor additions like cocoa powder or pumpkin puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: mousse, dessert, pecans, Greek yogurt, healthy dessert, protein dessert