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Healthy Gingersnap Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Healthy Gingersnap Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Healthy Gingersnap Pumpkin Mousse is a light and nutritious autumn-inspired dessert that combines creamy low-fat cottage cheese with pure pumpkin puree, naturally sweetened by frozen banana and maple syrup, and flavored with warm pumpkin pie spice. Topped with crunchy crushed gingersnap cookies and seeds, it’s a delicious, guilt-free treat perfect for seasonal snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 sliced and frozen banana, thawed for 5 minutes
  • ¾ cup canned pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or ground pumpkin pie spice

Optional Toppings

  • 3 crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the low-fat cottage cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Process for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
  2. Add Flavorings and Fruit: Add the thawed frozen banana slices, canned pure pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon or ground pumpkin pie spice to the food processor bowl. Process until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Final Blending: Stop and scrape down the sides again. Continue processing for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture resembles a smooth mousse or pudding in texture.
  4. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies, hemp seeds, and roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Stir to mix evenly.
  5. Serve: Scoop the mousse evenly into 4 serving bowls, approximately ½ cup each. Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over each serving, if desired, before serving.

Notes

  • Each serving provides 110% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A.
  • Use frozen banana for natural sweetness without added sugar.
  • Low-fat cottage cheese adds protein and a creamy texture while keeping fat content low.
  • Optional toppings add texture and additional nutrients.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup (about 120g)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/healthy-gingersnap-pumpkin-mousse-recipe/