Chocolate Banana Mousse Recipe

How many of you enjoy a good chocolate mousse? I know I do! However, I do get bored with a plain chocolate mousse, so when I see a recipe that mixes in some yummy flavors along with it…well, I’m all over that!

Check out this recipe from our friends over at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa and it’s courtesy of Chef Anthony Stewart.

Chocolate Banana Mousse Recipe

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

2 cups cocoa powder pure Dutch unsweetened
1 cup Splenda
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups skim milk or soy milk warm
1/4 cup egg whites whipped until fluffy

BANANA COMPOTE

4 bananas sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate thawed
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

In a large stainless steel bowl, pour cocoa powder and Splenda. Mix well.
In a small bowl, combine vanilla and milk. Using a wire whisk, gradually whisk vanilla/milk mixture into cocoa mixture. When fully incorporated, fold in whipped egg whites and Banana Compote.

BANANA COMPOTE

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and cook until bananas begin to break down but are still chunky, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool. Then fold in to Chocolate Mousse.

Chef’s Note: To dress up your mousse for festive occasions, use parfait or martini glasses. In the bottom of each glass, place a few berries. Then add the mousse. Chill. Serve topped with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream.