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Rich healthy chocolate mousse in small glass cups with soft spoon swirls, raspberries and dark chocolate shavings.; title text reads Healthy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Healthy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

A healthy chocolate mousse with Greek yogurt, cocoa and melted dark chocolate for a smooth, rich texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Four glasses

Method
 

  1. Let yogurt stand 20 minutes so it is not refrigerator-cold.
  2. Melt chocolate in short intervals, stirring until smooth; cool 3 minutes.
  3. Whisk cocoa, maple, vanilla and salt into yogurt.
  4. Whisk a spoon of yogurt mixture into chocolate, then fold chocolate into the remaining yogurt.
  5. Divide among four glasses.
  6. Chill at least 2 hours for a spoonable mousse texture.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA recommends prompt refrigeration of perishable leftovers and safe reheating.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.