Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Weighing in at 150 calories with 9 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein, this chocolate mousse will get you ready for a 'lighter' dessert over the holidays. Although this is not the 'healthiest' dessert to make, it is important not to stress over counting calories and eat in moderation during this festive time of the year. Just don’t overdo it! 

Makes 4 servings

3 oz. (85g) dark chocolate, chopped (72% cocoa chocolate recommended)

3/4 cup (170g) non-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

2 egg whites

1 tsp. sugar

Directions: 

1. Put chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave by heating for 30 second increments, stirring in between. Mix in the yogurt, vanilla, and salt.
2. In a medium/large bowl, whip the eggs whites. Using some sort of electric whisk is by far the easiest way to do this, but if you just have a normal hand-powered one, that will absolutely work too. Whisk until the whites are frothy and have some body to them (soft peaks). Then sprinkle in the sugar and continue to whisk just a little more to achieve firmer hard peaks.
3. Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites until totally combined. The more delicately you mix, the more you will preserve the air bubbles of the whipped eggs whites, leading to a fluffier mousse.
4. Divide the mousse evenly among 4 glasses/ramekins, or just put in one bigger container and portion later. Press plastic wrap on the surface of the mousse to prevent a tough film from forming on top. Refrigerate until chilled through, then serve as you like!

Enjoy your Christmas and New Years without the feeling of eating a 'heavy' dessert loaded with unnecessary calories. This recipe can also be frozen and eaten later during the week!  

Click on the link below to find more information on this tasty chocolate mousse. https://www.cookeatcompete.com/home/2017/6/13/chocolate-mousse?rq=dessert