Valentine’s Day Heart Healthy Low-Carb Chocolate Mousse

Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 14 ounce can Full Fat Coconut Milk

• Buy From: Publix, Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Native Sun, Whole Foods

• 3 1/2 ounces Dark Chocolate

• Source: A great option is the Hu chocolate bar. It contains no dairy, no gluten, no refined sugar, no cane sugar, and no sugar alcohols. It is sweetened with coconut sugar and is one of the best tasting healthy chocolate bars I’ve found.Buy

• From: The only store in Jax that has these: Native Sun OR Order Online from Amazon or direct from their website: https://hukitchen.com/collections/shop-all/products/simple1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cacao PowderBuy from: Publix, Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Native Sun, Whole Foods

• 1 tablespoon Unflavored Grass-Fed Gelatin

• Use any of the following sources: Vital Proteins Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin (found at Native Sun & Whole Foods), Great Lakes Grass Fed Beef Gelatin  or other brand (found online)

• 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1-2 tablespoons Coconut Sugar, OptionalBuy From: Publix, Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Native Sun, Whole Foods

• 1/2 cup mixed organic chopped blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberriesCacao Nibs, For toppingBuy From: Publix, Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Native Sun, Whole Food

 

 

Heart Healthy Chocolate Mousse

DIRECTIONS

In a small pot over medium heat, add coconut milkOnce hot, add the chocolate and cacao powder and whisk until meltedPlace heat on low-medium and slowly add the gelatin while whisking. Don’t add it all at once or it will clump.Next, add the vanilla extract and coconut sugar and whisk until thoroughly combinedPour the mixture into ramekins or glass jars and let cool on counter for 10-15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it set.Add fresh berries and cacao nibs if you like. And, if you’re feeling fancy serve in champagne glasses and enjoy!