Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but when done mindfully, it can play a valuable role in a balanced, healthy diet – and even support weight loss.
Personal trainer Alice Rickard has been documenting her journey online, losing 3 stone (20kg) in 12 months without tracking calories. And like most people – research suggests over 90% of us experience cravings – she still wants something sweet.
Her solution? A high-protein, 5-minute strawberry cheesecake mousse that tastes like dessert but keeps her full for hours. High-protein snacks like this can help support satiety, making it easier to stay consistent with your overall calorie intake.
‘I make this when I want something sweet without undoing my progress,’ she says.
Here, then, is the low-effort snack she relies on to stay consistent – without feeling restricted.
5-minute strawberry cheesecake protein mousse
INGREDIENTS
- 200g fat-free cottage cheese
- 50g Greek yoghurt (Fage 2%)
- 100g frozen strawberries
- 1 collagen sachet
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
METHOD
Blend until smooth and thick like mousse. That’s it.
MACROS PER BOWL
- 240-280 kcal
- 40-44g protein
- 2-3g fat
- 18-26g carbs
