🍌 Banana Mousse (Light & Creamy)
An easy, fluffy dessert that tastes indulgent but can be made light or high-protein.
🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (prevents browning)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mash bananas until completely smooth (or blend for extra silky texture).
- Add lemon juice and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold banana mixture into whipped cream.
- Spoon into serving cups and refrigerate at least 1–2 hours.
Serve chilled. Optional: top with shaved chocolate, crushed cookies, or fresh banana slices.
🔥 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~230 kcal |
| Protein | ~2 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~18 g |
| Sugars | ~14 g |
| Fat | ~18 g |
| Saturated Fat | ~11 g |
| Fiber | ~2 g |
Values are approximate.
🥄 Lighter Version (Lower Calories)
Swap:
- Heavy cream → 1 cup light whipped topping or Greek yogurt
This reduces calories to about 150–170 kcal per serving and increases protein if using Greek yogurt.
💪 High-Protein Banana Mousse Option
Blend:
- 2 bananas
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp almond milk
Chill until thick.
Approx: 180–220 kcal per serving, 15–18g protein.
If you’d like, I can also give:
- A 3-ingredient banana mousse
- A keto banana mousse
- A gelatin-set bakery-style mousse
- Or full macro breakdown for your exact ingredient brands**