Low Calorie Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Low calorie chocolate mousse that tastes rich and silky, about 152 calories per serving.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- whisk
- blender
- Microwave-safe dish
- Ramekins or jars
Ingredients
150 Calorie Version
- 1 small pasteurized egg, separated
- 4 tablespoons stevia
- 150 grams low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 grams melted chocolate
120 Calorie Version
- 150 grams fat-free yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3-4 tablespoons stevia or other zero-calorie sweetener
Optional Toppings
- cocoa powder (for dusting) ≤20 calories per serving
- fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries) ≤20 calories per serving
- fat-free whipped topping ≤20 calories per serving
Instructions
- Method 1 (Greek Yogurt): Mix 150g Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp cocoa, and 3 tbsp stevia until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour.
- Method 2 (Egg White + Yogurt): Separate 1 pasteurized egg. Melt 15g chocolate and let cool. Mix yolk with 150g yogurt, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 tbsp stevia, and melted chocolate. Whip egg white with 3 tbsp stevia to stiff peaks. Fold in egg white. Divide and chill 3 hours.
- Method 3 (Cottage Cheese): Blend 150g cottage cheese, 2 tbsp cocoa, 3 tbsp stevia until silky. Spoon into ramekins. Chill 2-3 hours.
Notes
Chill mousse well for best texture. For vegan or dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and silken tofu. Store covered up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6.5gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18.5gVitamin A: 2.5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 4.5mg
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