If you are looking for a low carb dessert recipe, then look no further! This low carb chocolate mousse is one of the most decadent and delicious treats you can make while eating healthier. With only 5 ingredients, this creamy chocolate treat is sure to become a favorite!
What is the Best Dessert for Weight Watchers? Try This Low Carb Chocolate Mousse!
Just because you are following a healthier lifestyle, doesn't mean you need to completely give up your sweet tooth! If you are anything like my husband, sweets are his life. I knew that in order for our family to be successful following Weight Watchers with a keto mindset, I would need to find treats that he could enjoy without using up his daily macros for carbs. Then I discovered a way to make this delicious chocolate mousse with only a few ingredients and it's done relatively quickly.
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Trust me when I say I have tried a lot of different chocolate mousse recipes and this is by far my favorite. It amazes me that when you stick to simple ingredients, not overly complicated either. Traditionally, a chocolate mousse recipe has multiple steps that involve a lot of steps, dirty dishes and then waiting while the mixture cools in the fridge.
What is a mousse?
A mousse is a type of dessert that is made from whipped cream, sugar, and egg whites. The whipped cream is whipped to a soft peak and then combined with the sugar. The egg whites are beaten until they form stiff peaks and are then added to the mixture. Finally, the mixture is put into a food processor or blender and processed until it becomes smooth.
How do you make a low carb mousse?
To make a low carb mousse, you will need to replace the sugar with an alternative sweetener. You can use erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or Swerve sweetener. If you are using erythritol, you will need to add it to the food processor or blender along with the whipped cream and egg whites. If you are using monk fruit sweetener or Swerve sweetener, you will need to add it to the mixture before blending. Be sure to measure out your sweetener before beginning to cook your mousse.
What Sweetener is Best For Low Carb?
In this recipe, I use Whole Earth Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit as my sweetener. If you prefer Splenda, I recommend Splenda Naturals with Stevia. Both of these brands are interchangeable for me, as neither of them tend to have that weird, bitter after taste. There are liquid sweeteners that are made with stevia and monkfruit but for the purpose of this recipe, the liquid would make your mousse too runny.
What is the best way to serve a low carb mousse?
The best way to serve a low carb mousse is in a glass bowl or cup. You can also place it in the refrigerator so that it is cold and firm. Then you are free to add toppings such as fat free cool whip, fresh berries or fruit, shaved cooconut or even healthy chopped nuts!
Do I need a mixer for this recipe?
While it will definitely be easier if you have a stand mixer, you can easily use a regular whisk to whip up this mousse by hand. Regardless of what tools you use, if you choose to make your own whipped topping, pay attention when whipping the cream to ensure that it gets nice and thick. This whipped topping is the base of the mousse and you want it to have a nice thick base for the best texture at the end.
How Do You Make Low Carb Chocolate Mousse?
This recipe is one that you will want to save to your Pinterest board for later, because you'll make it over and over again! You can customize it with various toppings or sugar free syrups to change the flavors too. If you opt for full fat dairy, it can be sticker shock to see the points. Keep in mind that with tracking, the best part about Weight Watchers, you can have your treats without the guilt! This is what your weeklies are for!
How Many Points Are In This Recipe?
With the new Plan, points can vary for those with diabetes. Check your zero point foods. Points can also vary with different brands. Please use your recipe maker to determine your exact points.
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Low Carb Chocolate Mousse
Indulge guilt-free in this luscious low-carb Chocolate Mousse, a velvety-smooth dessert that effortlessly marries rich semi-sweet chocolate with airy whipped topping, and offers an optional hint of citrusy orange zest for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup fat free half and half
- 1¼ cup Non Fat Whipped Topping
- 6 oz. high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate
- ¼ cup Stevia Monkfruit or Sweetner of choice
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: 1 t. orange zest
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of half and half with chocolate chips over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until chips have melted. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sweetener with a hand-held mixer at medium speed for 3-minutes.
- While mixing on the same setting as above, slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Stir in the orange zest, if using. Once combined, pour back into the pan used to melt the chocolate. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Once chilled, Gently fold the non fat whipped topping into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined. The mixture should have a fluffy consistency. .
- To serve, spoon chocolate mousse into a piping bag and pipe into small dessert dishes. Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries or mandarin oranges, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
*Tip: The orange zest adds a really nice pop of flavor to this recipe.
Optional, to serve:
Whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and/or mandarin orange slices
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 269Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 65mgSodium 81mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 2gSugar 22gProtein 5g
*This is an automatic calculation by a third party app*
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What Other Recipes Do You Have?
I'm glad you asked! There are several recipes on my blog that you can enjoy!
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