Cherry Chocolate Mousse
DessertAn indulgent treat made using the simplest of ingredients, it’s the ultimate recipe to make for friends or get the kids involved in. A winner for any dark chocolate lover, myself included!
Calories260kcal
Carbs26g
Protein13g
Fats11g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
A great source of carbohydrates to keep glycogen (stored form of carbohydrate), topped up between meals. The sugar content of this recipe is relatively high (25g per serving), making it more suited to an exercise day or fuel up day, when carbohydrate targets are higher.
Health Benefits
Live yoghurts contain live microbes which support optimum gut health and the immune system. Fermented dairy products such as live yoghurts (and kefir too) contain lower amounts of lactose than regular dairy products (ie. milk and cheese), so those who are sensitive to lactose, tend to be able to tolerate them in greater amounts.
Expert Tips
Store in the fridge and serve this chocolate mousse chilled.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Microwave
- Glasses/containers
- Bowl
- Fridge
Ingredients
- 125 ml Low-fat milk
- 75 g Dark chocolate
- 250 g Low-fat Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 200 g Cherries (chopped)
- 30 ml Water
Servings
Instructions
- Chop the cherries, roughly into quarters.
- Add the cherries to a saucepan with 30ml of hot water.
- Bring to a simmer and leave to cook for 10 minutes until the liquid has been reduced and the cherries are soft.
- Leave the cherries to cool.
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 80 seconds. Stir in the chopped chocolate and mix continuously until fully melted.
- Let the chocolate cool for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the yoghurt and mix thoroughly.
- Add the cherries to each glass.
- Next add the chocolate yoghurt mix, evenly divided between the containers/glasses.
- Leave to set in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 5ugCalcium: 8mgIron: 3mg
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