High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, low-fat recommended
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the 4 eggs in a small pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 7 minutes for a firm yolk, or 10 minutes for a fully hard-boiled egg. This will ensure the eggs are cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the eggs are cooking, add the milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and honey into a blender. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Once the eggs are cooked, carefully drain the hot water and run cold water over them or place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel. Peel the eggs and add them to the blender with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Secure the lid on the blender and blend all the ingredients together for 30 to 40 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. There should be no lumps.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the blended mousse mixture into a serving bowl or individual ramekins. Cover the bowl(s) with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and chill thoroughly. This step is crucial for the mousse to achieve its proper texture.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Once chilled and set, your high-protein chocolate mousse is ready to be enjoyed. You can garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or fresh berries if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, low-fat recommended
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the 4 eggs in a small pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 7 minutes for a firm yolk, or 10 minutes for a fully hard-boiled egg. This will ensure the eggs are cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the eggs are cooking, add the milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and honey into a blender. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once the eggs are cooked, carefully drain the hot water and run cold water over them or place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel. Peel the eggs and add them to the blender with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Secure the lid on the blender and blend all the ingredients together for 30 to 40 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. There should be no lumps.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the blended mousse mixture into a serving bowl or individual ramekins. Cover the bowl(s) with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and chill thoroughly. This step is crucial for the mousse to achieve its proper texture.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Once chilled and set, your high-protein chocolate mousse is ready to be enjoyed. You can garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or fresh berries if desired.
⏱️ 1 min