Salted Caramel Protein Mousse

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• Pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar substitute
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
• 2 tbsp caramel sauce (from above)
• Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
• Flaky sea salt
• Toasted pecans (chopped)
• Caramel candy pieces (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   For caramel sauce, combine coconut sugar and water in heavy-bottomed saucepan

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat without stirring until sugar dissolves and turns amber color (8-10 minutes)

3. 3

   Remove from heat and carefully whisk in cream (mixture will bubble vigorously)

4. 4

   Add butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt, whisk until smooth

5. 5

   Let cool completely, reserve 2 tablespoons for mousse and remainder for serving

6. 6

   In large bowl, whisk protein powder with 1/4 cup almond milk until smooth

7. 7

   Gradually add remaining almond milk, whisking until no lumps remain

8. 8

   Add Greek yogurt, powdered sugar substitute, vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons cooled caramel sauce

9. 9

   Whisk until well combined and smooth

10. 10

    In separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks

11. 11

    Take 1/4 of whipped cream and fold into protein mixture to lighten it

12. 12

    Gently fold in remaining whipped cream in two additions, preserving airiness

13. 13

    Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed

14. 14

    Divide mousse among 6 serving glasses

15. 15

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set

16. 16

    Before serving, drizzle with reserved caramel sauce

17. 17

    Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped toasted pecans

18. 18

    Add caramel candy pieces for extra indulgence