I had you at diet friendly, didn't I? Ok, dark and delicious are words that just make me drool but then add diet friendly and I'm in! This chocolate mousse recipe cuts out unhealthy fats and excess sugar without compromising texture or flavor. With just three dairy-free ingredients, you can have a satisfying dark chocolate mousse dessert in less than 15 minutes and without undoing your day. So when cookies and candy call your name, just reach into the fridge and escape to a guilt-free chocolate-peppermint wonderland.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- Ice and water (for ice bath)
- 8 ounces filtered water
- 10 ounces bittersweet 70 percent chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Yacon Syrup (optional)
- 3–4 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring filtered water to a boil. Turn off heat and add Yacon Syrup and chocolate.
- Whisk until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Peppermint Vitality and whisk again.
- Pour melted chocolate into the mixing bowl in the ice bath and whisk vigorously until mixture becomes thick and ribbon-like.
- Spoon mousse into petite serving cups or ramekins and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar and sprig of fresh mint.
What is Yacon Syrup?
Yacon syrup, an alternative natural sweetener, is similar to honey or syrup and perfect for cooking, baking, beverages, and more.
Use ¾ cup in place of 1 cup sugar for recipes. You may also need to reduce the amount of liquid, just as you would for honey.
We only use Young Living Vitality Line essential oils when cooking. Please be sure to use these in the recipe above. Do NOT use fragrance oils – ever!