Sweet Potato Protein Mousse

5 from 6 votes

Healthy Sweet Potato Protein Mousse – diabetic-friendly, high-protein post-workout snack, breakfast, or treat. Vegan and gluten-free, with nut-free options.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds sweet potato
3 Medjool dates or 4 Deglet Noor dates
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal or 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 scoop protein powder (optional) see notes
1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter or peanut, cashew, or walnut butters, or tahini (optional)
1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk (soy, pea, almond, oat, or cashew)
Salt or salt substitute to taste (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Sweet Potato: Place the sweet potato in a large saucepan and cover with water, ensuring the water is about 2 inches above the sweet potato. Cook for about 25 minutes, or until just tender. Be careful not to overcook. Drain and set aside.
Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain, remove the pits, and transfer the dates to a food processor.
Prepare the Sweet Potato: Peel the cooked sweet potato and roughly slice it. Add the pieces to the food processor.
Blend the Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, vanilla, protein powder (if using), nut butter (optional), and nondairy milk. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Add salt or salt substitute to taste.
Chill Before Serving: Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Nutrition information includes all ingredients.

Choose sweet potatoes with an even width to ensure they cook evenly without the ends becoming overcooked and mushy. Check regularly for doneness to avoid overcooking.

Adjust for Protein Powder: Reduce the nondairy milk by ¼ cup if protein powder is omitted to maintain the desired consistency. Add more gradually while blending, if needed.

Add more protein powder: For every extra scoop of protein powder, add approximately ¼ cup of nondairy milk to maintain the desired consistency.

Flaxseed meal: Use 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds instead, or omit them entirely. If omitting, reduce the milk by 3 tablespoons and add more as needed when blending.

Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 12 hours to optimize the formation of resistant starch, which supports gut health and helps keep you feeling full longer.

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