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Healthy pumpkin mousse in a glass cup topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and pecans.

Healthy Pumpkin Mousse


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  • Author: Marcus Hill
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This healthy Pumpkin Mousse is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of fall with a light and creamy texture. Using nutritious ingredients like pumpkin and Greek yogurt, this mousse is not only delicious but also a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.

2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined.

4. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

5. Enjoy your light and delicious autumn dessert!

Notes

Make sure to use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, to keep the flavors balanced.

For a sweeter mousse, adjust the maple syrup to your liking.

Serve the mousse in different-sized cups or jars for a fun presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg