Lite Chocolate Mousse

Prep: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A light and fluffy chocolate mousse with rich cocoa flavor, perfect for a quick dessert. Suitable for chocolate lovers and those seeking a lower-fat treat.

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Ingredients

  • unflavored gelatin
  • vanilla extract
  • cocoa
  • Sweet 'N Low
  • milk

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine skim milk and gelatin; let stand until gelatin is softened, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir over low heat about 5 minutes until gelatin dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat; add cocoa, Sweet 'N Low, stirring until dissolved; stir in 1 cup evaporated skim milk and vanilla.
  4. Pour into a large bowl; refrigerate 2 hours until mixture is syrup-like consistency.
  5. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup chilled evaporated skim milk on high speed about 4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped evaporated skim milk into the gelatin mixture.
  7. Spoon the mixture into 4 individual dessert glasses.
  8. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

295 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 8.7g 11% DV
Carbs 33.6g 12% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 15g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 87mg 4% DV
Potassium 727.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 135.8mg 10% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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