Well folks, I personally found a winning dessert recipe for my holiday meals. I recently came across a no fuss Vegan Pumpkin Mousse recipe and decided to give it a whirl. I must say that the original version was fantastic, but I wanted extra protein and less coconut flavor, so I decided to switch it up a little. The end result was a big WOW. I found myself licking every last drop of the Pumpkin Mousse Parfait! My husband, who originally hesitated, also inhaled it. The best part about this dessert recipe is that it does not take much prep or cook time and you can prepare it ahead of time. Less cook/prep time = More family and friend time.
Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten Free Pumpkin Mousse Parfait
(Makes about 4 in a 10 oz cup)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Containers: 10 oz cups
Per 10 oz serving: calories (203), carb (26g), fat (6 g), protein (11g), sodium (134 mg), and sugar (19 g)
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Mousse
1-15 oz can Pumpkin puree
1/3 cup Unsweetened organic coconut milk
1/4 cup Light Smart Balance Butter
1 Tbsp Agave
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
Yogurt/Vegan Yogurt Mixture
1-1/2 cup (12 oz) Nonfat plain Greek yogurt (Vegan version: use nonfat plain soy yogurt)
3 Tbsp Agave
Directions:
1. Microwave/heat up the vanilla extract on the stove for 10 seconds to cook off some alcohol
2. Put the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, Smart Balance, 1 Tbsp of agave, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice into a blender
3. Blend the pumpkin mousse mixture until smooth
4. In another mixing bowl, mix up the plain yogurt and the agave
5. Scoop out the pumpkin mousse mixture and layer it on the bottom of the cup
6. Then layer the yogurt mixture on top of the pumpkin mousse mixture
7. Lastly, add the pumpkin puree on top of the yogurt mixture
8. Optional: Add a dash of cinnamon on the top
9. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
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