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Protein-Packed Strawberry Mousse Trifle Cups

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A quick, easy, and healthy dessert featuring layers of protein-rich mousse, fresh strawberries, and cake cubes. Perfect as a post-workout snack or a light treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional toppings: fresh mint leaves, sliced almonds, dark chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Rinse, hull, and slice 2 cups of strawberries. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a chilled large bowl, whip 3/4 cup heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the yogurt mixture using a spatula, maintaining airiness.
  5. Assemble trifle cups by layering 1/4 cup cake cubes at the bottom, followed by a layer of strawberry mixture, then a thick layer of protein mousse. Repeat layers if desired, ending with mousse on top.
  6. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and mousse set slightly.
  7. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves, sliced almonds, or dark chocolate shavings.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream to avoid grainy texture. Use cold cream and bowls for best results. Macerate strawberries with lemon and sweetener to enhance flavor. Fold whipped cream gently into yogurt-protein mixture to keep mousse airy. Prepare strawberry mixture and cake cubes ahead for efficient assembly. Use high-quality protein powder to avoid chalkiness.

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