Description
A light and airy mousse with the warm, spiced flavors of chai tea and a protein boost. Perfect for desserts and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chai tea (strong blend)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (or vegan alternative)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey, pea, or casein)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew about 1 cup of strong chai tea and let it cool.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat the brewed chai tea and dissolve the bloomed gelatin in it.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding sweetener while whipping.
- Slowly pour the chai mixture into the whipped cream, folding gently.
- Fold in the protein powder, spices, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Chill in serving glasses for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve with toppings like cinnamon, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruits. Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mousse, dessert, chai tea, protein dessert, high protein, indulgent, easy recipe