The best low calorie chocolate mousse
This low calorie chocolate mousse is the ultimate low calorie chocolate dessert. This mousse is super light, airy and indulgent. At just 150 calories, this mousse is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. This delicious and airy dessert is perfect for those looking for a rich chocolaty dessert on a weight loss journey or in a calorie deficit.
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This chocolate mousse is made the classic French way with an intense chocolate flavor for only 150 calories per mousse! If you’re looking for a low calorie, super quick and easy chocolate dessert recipe, this 99 calorie mug cake or this melt in your mouth 98 calorie chocolate lava cake is your go to.
But if you have a little extra time to make an indulgent, intense chocolate dessert, this mousse is perfect for you! It is refrigerated overnight to give the perfect light, smooth and airy texture to transport you to mousse heaven. You seriously will not believe this mousse is just 150 calories!
This chocolate mousse recipe is just as creamy, smooth and rich as typical chocolate mousse recipes BUT, it only contains 1/3 of the calories! It is really easy to make and full of decadent chocolate flavor.
This chocolate mousse recipe requires a little extra time and effort but is so worth the wait! Chocolate mousse can be difficult to perfect but this recipe is so simple and is guaranteed to give you the perfect, airy chocolate mousse every time.
Low calorie chocolate mousse
Airy, smooth and super chocolaty, this chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert to really indulge in in a calorie deficit. There is no need to miss out on delicious treats just because you’re trying to lose weight! This chocolate mousse may not be the easiest dessert to make but if you have a little extra time, it is a perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings!
It has the perfect texture. This mousse is very similar to that of traditional chocolate mousse with a very airy, delicate and smooth mouth-feel. The only difference between this low calorie chocolate mousse and traditional chocolate mousse is that this recipe produces a slightly less firm mousse. That is down to the use of yogurt instead of double cream.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- You only need 5 ingredients to make your own low calorie chocolate mousse!
- It is gluten free and can easily be made added sugar-free.
- Super indulgent, rich and airy for just 150 calories!
- This chocolate mousse recipe is so simple and easy to make!
- This mousse is the perfect low calorie indulgent dessert.
- The BEST low calorie chocolate mousse ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make this low calorie chocolate mousse you will need:
- Egg – The egg is the binding agent for the mousse. The egg whites are the base which provide the fluffy mousse texture and the yolk contains healthy fats which bind everything together giving a delicious thick mousse. Make sure your egg is pasteurised so you don’t get sick!
- Stevia– Any granulated sweetener would work for this recipe. Personally, I love to use Stevia in my low calorie recipes. It is naturally sourced and tastes very similar to sugar!
- Low-fat yogurt – The yogurt is replacing the double cream used in traditional mousse recipes. Double cream is really high in fat so low-fat yogurt works as a better substitute than 0% fat yogurt. It contains enough fat to hold the mousse together whilst still keeping the calories super low!
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder – The unsweetened cocoa powder adds a deep and intense chocolate flavor to the mousse.
- Dark chocolate – Dark chocolate is the best chocolate for a mousse as it is rich and oh so indulgent. You can use sugar-free chocolate, milk chocolate or any variation of chocolate you would prefer.
How to make low calorie chocolate mousse
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolk and set the egg whites aside. Whisk the egg yolk in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Place the chocolate in a small bowl and melt in the microwave. Allow to come to room temperature.
- Whisk the yogurt and cocoa powder into the egg yolk until smooth. Whisk in 1 tbsp of sweetener into the yolk mixture.
- Once the melted chocolate has slightly cooled, fold into the yogurt mixture until fully incorporated.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the egg white and Stevia until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold 1/2 of the egg white mixture into the chocolate yogurt mixture until fully combined. Fold in the remaining egg white until well incorporated.
- Pour the mousse into two ramekins and allow to set in the fridge for at least 3 hours, overnight is better.
Top tips
For sweet tooth’s – This low calorie chocolate mousse has a very strong and rich chocolaty flavor. It is quite intense with the combination of the cocoa powder and the dark chocolate. For a sweeter mousse, opt for a little extra Stevia or sweetener.
Take your time – Don’t try and rush the process. To get the perfect, smooth mousse everytime, make sure the egg whites are whipped to perfection. Wait for the egg whites to form stiff peaks for a thick and creamy mousse.
Storage
This chocolate mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months!
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150 Calorie Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 small pasteurised egg separated
- 4 tbsp stevia
- 150 g low-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 g chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolk and set the egg whites aside. Whisk the egg yolk in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Place the chocolate in a small bowl and melt in the microwave, mixing every 10 seconds until completely melted and smooth, about 30-40s. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the yogurt and cocoa powder into the egg yolk until smooth and well combined.
- Once the melted chocolate has cooled, fold it into the yogurt mixture until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the egg white and Stevia until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold 1/2 of the egg white mixture into the chocolate yogurt mixture. Try not to exceed 10-12 folds.
- Fold in the remaining egg white mixture and try not to exceed 12 folds.
- Pour the mousse into two ramekins and allow to set in the fridge for at least 3 hours, overnight is better.
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What to do if pasteurized egg isn’t available?
Hi Abbie, unfortunately unpasteurised egg is unsafe to eat so you wouldn’t be able to use that! There are lots of egg-free mousse recipes and I’m looking into creating a low calorie one soon so hopefully thats more suited to you!