Healthy Chocolate Mousse
This easy healthy chocolate mousse recipe is deliciously smooth and airy. Plus the antioxidant rich dessert can be vegan, gluten free, and added sugar free!
Servings: 7 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark or unsweetened chocolate bars (70% to 100% cacao) (226g)
- 4 medium apples (Or try this Keto Chocolate Mousse)
- 1/16 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1. To make the healthy chocolate mousse, first peel apples and slice into medium size cubes, discarding the seeds, skins, and cores.
- 2. Place fruit in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 3. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and continue to steam about 20 minutes, until apples are soft and tender.
- 4. Drain fully, then set the cooked apples aside.
- 5. Chop chocolate bars finely. Carefully melt in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove top.
- 6. Blend the apples, optional salt, and chocolate sauce together with a blender, food processor, or immersion blender until completely smooth.
- 7. Pour into cups or small glasses, and garnish with fresh berries, sliced banana, whip cream, or dark chocolate shavings.
- 8. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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Notes
Readers also love these superfood healthy Black Bean Brownies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 7mg