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Need a chocolate fix? With less than 2g net carb, this chocolate mousse will hit the spot for everyone—a great, end of meal treat for dinner parties.
Also keep in mind that chocolate is a good source of magnesium, and often cravings are a sign of deficiency. This is especially apparent for woman around menstruation, when magnesium levels drop. So if you’re trying to kick the choco-habit, get some magnesium into you!
Chocolate Mousse
SERVES 6
50g dark chocolate (at least 85% cocoa)
50g butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon natural sweetener *optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use one with no sugar like ndali or nielson)
1 avocado
salt
Ingredients
Gently melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
Using a hand whisk, beat the eggs and sweetener till pale, light and have doubled in size — this should take about 3–5 minutes.
Blend the avocado, melted chocolate-butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the eggs.
Divide between 6 ramekins and chill over night.