Stevia-sweetened chocolate mousse
Stevia-sweetened chocolate mousse is a light, airy dessert that reimagines the classic French chocolate mousse by replacing sugar with stevia, a zero-calorie, plant-based sweetener. Its core ingredients typically include dark chocolate, eggs, heavy cream or coconut cream, and stevia extract, creating a rich yet guilt-free treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This mousse is generally high in fat from the chocolate and cream, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs, but very low in carbohydrates due to the stevia. A typical serving provides a good source of antioxidants from dark chocolate and healthy fats, with a calorie range of approximately 150-250 per serving, depending on the specific recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 95 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Copper | 0.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 IU |
| Calcium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a modern adaptation of a beloved European dessert to fit contemporary health-conscious and low-sugar diets. Nutritionally, it's unique for delivering the indulgent experience of a classic mousse while being suitable for those managing blood sugar or reducing caloric intake.
