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Recipe: Healthy Strawberry Chocolate mousse

Alpa Momaya

May 9, 2022 - 2:00 pm

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Healthy Strawberry Chocolate mousse

Deliciously creamy and secretly healthy chocolate mousse. This easy recipe comes together in 5 minutes and can be the perfect way to end the special date 🤞

  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 cup Low fat milk
  • 1/2 cup Plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Raw honey
  • few slices Fresh strawberries

  1. Chop the dark chocolate into pieces.

  2. Add hot milk and let the milk sit for 2 minutes.

  3. Whisk to form a smooth ganache.

  4. Add the greek yogurt and whisk again.

  5. Mix in the honey.

  6. Pour the mousse into 2 small bowls, layering with fresh strawberry slices in between.

  7. Refrigerate for around 1-2 hours and enjoy your healthy strawberry chocolate.

Benefits:

  • Dark chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants and minerals, and it contains less sugar than milk chocolate.
  • Dark chocolate contains phytonutrients called flavonoids, which are plant chemicals that act as antioxidants and may play a role in cancer prevention and heart health.
  • Greek yogurt is rich in protein and probiotics which maintain the gut microflora and improve digestive health.
  • Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, great for heart and immune health.
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About the Author

As the holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from the University of Mumbai, Alpa Momaya has always understood the value of good nutrition in an individual's life. She is a Registered Nutritional Practitioner (Canada) with over 15 years of experience in the field. Specializing in Clinical Nutrition, Pre & Post Natal Diets, and Weight Management, Alpa found her calling as a Sr. Nutritionist with HealthifyMe. Alpa's love for cooking and good nutrition has seen her contribute several recipes to the HealthifyMe database over the years. Additionally, she takes a keen interest in reading and painting.


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