Easy Chocolate Mousse / Low Carb Treat
Jul 25, 2017I’m a huge fan of both staying within my macronutrients and having delicious snacks!
This is suitable for a low carb lifestyle .131 Method approved also! The carbs may seem high, but they are low glycemic and very high fibre which makes a HUGE difference! If you don't want the nut butter, you can also add 70 % dark chocolate shavings. Experiment to your taste!
The best way to start is by using chilled full fat coconut milk in a can. That’s how you will get a nice whip. The brands I like are Asian Family and A-Roy D because they don’t have added guar gum in them, and the cost is pretty decent. You should be able to find a good one at your local grocery store, but be sure to read the label.
1 serving
- Whip ⅓ chilled coconut milk for about 3 minutes (until soft peaks form)
- Add ½ scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
- Add 1 tbsp of psyllium husk powder (optional)
- Mix with beaters again.
- Spoon mixture into bowl and top with 1 tbsp of your favorite natural nut butter, and natural unsulphured coconut shavings.
Enjoy!!
Nutrition Stats according to My Fitness Pal
- Calories 355
- Fat 23.5g
- Protein 13.5g
- Carbohydrates 19g (9g as fiber)
Don’t be afraid of the caloric number. It seems high right? It’s the quality vs quantity!
Why not have this as part of a vegan dinner? Roast up some vegetables, and toss them on a fresh bed of greens with a little avocado, apple cider vinegar and himalayan salt, and you’ve just made a light satiating low carb dinner :)
Why psyllium fiber???
2 reasons..
1. If coconut milk is not quite thick enough it will double as a thickener. If you add it, you must eat it right away or you will come back to a glue instead of a mousse!! Be warned!, lol!
2. I’ve added psyllium husk fiber to my already high fiber whole food diet and it really helps keep things moving along .., just a little touch I’ve incorporated in my life after gallbladder removal.
Enjoy!! .. I made a video to show the process. While your there if you like this kind of stuff, please subscribe and share :) It means a lot and helps me to make sure when I write it's helpful stuff :) Take care, and see you next time!
I may be compensated through my affiliate links in this post, but all opinions are my own. Thank you for the support! It helps this blog going :) I'm here to be honest, transparent and helpful - Let me know what kind of reviews you'd like to see more of :) Contact me here
Wisdom in Every Step: Create, Share, and Inspire with Creative Life in Motion.
Get weekly lessons, motivation, and ideas delivered to your inbox.
We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information, for any reason.