Pistachio Protein Mousse

Pistachio Protein Mousse

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Pistachio Protein Mousse
Alissa Marie Wellness

Pistachio Protein Mousse

A creamy high-protein dessert that tastes indulgent but keeps ingredients simple.
If you love pistachio desserts, this one quickly becomes a regular. Blended cottage cheese and whey isolate create a thick mousse that’s creamy, lightly sweet and surprisingly filling thanks to the protein.
It works as a healthy dessert, a high-protein snack or even a quick breakfast when you want something sweet but still balanced.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 scoops vanilla whey isolate protein powder ((I use Naked Nutrition Vanilla Naked Whey Iso))
  • 1-2 tbsp pistachio butter
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Splash of almond milk if needed for blending
  • 2 gluten-free graham crackers
Optional toppings
  • Pistachio cream or pistachio spread
  • Chopped pistachios

Method
 

  1. Crush the graham crackers and divide them between two bowls to create the base layer.
  2. In a blender combine cottage cheese, whey isolate, pistachio butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend until completely smooth and mousse-like. Add a small splash of almond milk only if needed to help it blend.
  4. Divide the mousse evenly over the graham cracker layer.
  5. Top with pistachio cream or pistachio spread and sprinkle chopped pistachios if desired.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to thicken before serving.

Notes

Cooking Notes

  •  I like using Naked Nutrition Vanilla Naked Whey ISO in this recipe. It blends very smoothly and keeps the mousse light without a chalky texture. It also has minimal ingredients, which helps keep the flavor clean and lets the pistachio come through.
  • Blending cottage cheese creates a smooth mousse texture without needing heavy cream or cream cheese.
  •  If the mousse feels too thick while blending, add a small splash of almond milk.
  • If you want a firmer mousse texture, chill it longer in the refrigerator.
  • If you want to make your own pistachio nut butter, you can find mine here.
Nutrient Amount
Calories 295
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 25g
Fat 8g
Fiber 1g

Gut Health Notes

Cottage cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium while keeping the dessert creamy without heavy fats.

Pistachios contain fiber and polyphenols that may help support beneficial gut bacteria.

Balanced protein and healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar levels, which helps prevent energy crashes after desserts.

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