Fluffy Yogurt Protein Mousse

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy & Protein

01 - 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)

02 - 1/2 cup cold milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)

03 - 2 scoops chocolate or unflavored whey or plant protein powder (about 2 oz)

→ Flavorings & Sweetener

04 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Pinch flaky sea salt

09 - Shaved dark chocolate

10 - Fresh berries

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cold milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

02 - Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light, airy, and fluffy throughout.

03 - Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness by adding additional maple syrup or honey as needed to achieve desired flavor profile.

04 - Divide the mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls.

05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal texture and structure, or serve immediately for a softer consistency.

06 - Top each serving with a pinch of flaky sea salt, shaved dark chocolate, and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

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You can make it in the time it takes to brew coffee, and it tastes indulgent without the guilt.
At 22 grams of protein per serving, it actually keeps you satisfied instead of leaving you hungry an hour later.
The sea salt somehow makes the cocoa deeper and richer, like a small kitchen secret that changes everything.

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Cold milk is essential—room temperature milk won't whip up the same way, and the mousse will stay dense instead of becoming fluffy and cloud-like.
Don't skip the sea salt or think of it as optional; it's the ingredient that makes people stop mid-bite and wonder what makes your mousse taste better than the one they tried once at a café.

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