Red Mountain Spa Pumpkin Mousse

Did you know that the majority of fat and calories in a slice of pumpkin pie actually comes from the crust?   If this holiday treat is one of your favorites, improve the type of fat by using “good for you” fats, and cut the calorie count down a few notches by whipping up this flavorful, velvety, light and airy Pumpkin Mousse, courtesy of Red Mountain Resort in Utah.

Red Mountain Pumpkin Mousse

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Pumpkin, Red Mountain Resort

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 518kcal

Courtesy Of: Red Mountain Resort, Utah

Most of the fat and calories in a slice of pumpkin pie can be blamed on the crust.  Skip it and try this slimmed down version of light and airy Pumpkin Mousse.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup cashews unsalted raw
• ▢ ½ cup pecan pieces , raw
• ▢ 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ▢ 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ▢ ½ cup FruitSweet - or agave syrup, maple syrup or honey
• ▢ ½ cup water
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon cloves - ground
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Suggested Toppings (choose one)

• ▢ Cinnamon
• ▢ Fresh mint leaves
• ▢ Low Fat Yogurt
• ▢ Granola, Nuts or Seeds

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in blender; puree on high speed until smooth.
• Use a rubber spatula or pastry bag to transfer the mixture into half cup creme brulee ramekins
• Chill to refrigerator temperature.
• Serve cold, garnished with a light dusting of cinnamon and a sprig of mint.

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

Pumpkin Mousse Red Mountain

If you're a purist, you don't need any toppings at all -- the version served at the spa frequently has nothing more than a dusting of cinnamon.

 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 518 kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 30 g (10%) | Protein: 14 g (28%) | Fat: 41 g (63%) | Sodium: 155 mg (7%) | Fiber: 3.2 g (13%) | Sugar: 13 g (14%)

Few places on earth match the beauty and tranquility of the red rocks surrounding St. George, Utah. Red Mountain Resort is the perfect setting to start or renew your health and fitness goals.   Our programs  include a wide variety of fitness assessments and tools to meet your goals. However you choose to spend your time at Red Mountain, the peace and solitude of the facility, daily fitness activities, guided hiking, healthy gourmet cuisine and an array of wellness classes will set you on the path to lifelong fitness and health.