Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Food for Thought! Recipe, It is Chocolate so it is good.

Recipe: Lowfat, no-sugar-added chocolate mousse 
(This is from one of my favorite health, Wellness, and Fitness blog call the Hot Bod Squad check it out below)
I’m just gonna come right out and say it: I am damn proud of this recipe. Traditional chocolate mousse is made with a combination of egg yolks, heavy cream, baker’s chocolate, and/or sugar. We’re talking over 330 Calories, 25g of fat (about 15g saturated), and 25g of sugar per serving for a traditional homemade recipe. Store or restaurant-bought versions can soar even higher in those nutrition categories—more than 500 Calories and 50g of sugar in some instances—making this a light-tasting dessert that will hang heavy on your midsection.

Not so with the Hot Bod Squad’s version!

I did some experimenting to try and achieve a similar texture and flavor without all the fat and sugar, and this recipe comes so close, I doubt you’ll notice the difference. Or even care, for that matter, since this version is so much better for your body. Sitting at about 1/3 of the calories and nearly 1/10 of the fat and sugar content of your normal chocolate mousse, this is a sweet treat you can afford to eat without sacrificing a “cheat meal”. And to add to its relative guiltlessness, there’s Greek yogurt and even protein powder to up this dessert’s muscle-building potential. And this stuff is tasty, y’all. Like I said earlier, I’m proud of this one.
Ingredients:

1 packet unflavored gelatin
½ C boiling water
8-10 servings of sugar substitute (I used Truvia packets)
1 ½ C fat-free Greek yogurt
½ C unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop lowfat chocolate protein powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
8 oz sugar-free whipped topping, completely thawed (8+ hours in your fridge)
Directions:

In a small bowl, add the hot water to the gelatin and sugar substitute. Stir the liquid constantly until the gelatin and sweetener are completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to sit and cool slightly for a few minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla, and the dissolved gelatin mixture. Stir using an electric mixer for about 5 minutes, gradually increasing the speed from the lowest setting to about the middle speed. Be sure to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl periodicaly as you mix.

Gently, but thoroughly, fold the whipped topping into the mixture until the mousse is a consistent color throughout. (Be careful not to stir the mixture too vigorously, or you will deflate the mousse.) If desired, scoop the mousse into individual bowls or cups.

Allow the mixture to set for at least 2-3 hours. Makes about 8 servings.

Nutritional data (per serving): 118 Calories, 3.5g fat, 3g sat fat, 7g total carbs, 2g fiber, 8g protein.

Note: The fat content can be mostly attributed to the whipped topping. If you are more concerned about fat than sugar content, you can use fat-free whipped topping instead

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