Description
A light, creamy, no-bake mousse made with protein-rich cottage cheese and antioxidant-packed matcha green tea. This vibrant dessert is smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a healthy indulgence with a gentle energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: extra matcha powder, berries, sliced almonds
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, heavy cream, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spoon into serving dishes or jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Garnish and serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality matcha for best flavor and color. Do not over-blend to avoid thinning the mousse.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: matcha cottage cheese mousse, green tea dessert, high protein dessert, no bake mousse, healthy matcha recipe