Collagen Chocolate Mousse

(that actually supports your health)

Who said dessert can’t be functional?
This rich, velvety chocolate mousse is packed with protein, gut-loving nutrients and antioxidants — without sacrificing flavour.

Nutritional highlights (per serve – based on 4 serves):

✔️ ~17–19g protein
✔️ Healthy fats for satiety + hormone support
✔️ Low gluten-free, naturally refined sugar light
✔️ Rich in polyphenols + magnesium

Why this mousse loves your body:

✨ Collagen protein supports gut lining integrity, skin, joints and recovery
✨ Eggs + cream provide complete proteins, choline and fat-soluble vitamins
✨ Dark chocolate (70%+) delivers antioxidants that support cardiovascular and nervous system health
✨ Raspberries add fibre + polyphenols to support gut microbiome diversity and blood sugar balance

This is the kind of dessert that helps stabilise blood sugar, keeps you fuller for longer, and still feels like a treat .

Recipe

Serves: 4–6: Prep time: 20 minutes + chilling

Ingredients

• 200 g dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa), chopped

• 20 g butter

• 3 eggs, separated into whites and yolks

• 40 g unflavoured collagen powder (shop here)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cup (250 ml) pouring (single) cream

• 120 g fresh raspberries

Method

1. Melt chocolate
   Place chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

2. Add yolks + collagen
   Whisk egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
   Add collagen powder and maple syrup, whisking until fully dissolved and smooth.

3. Whip cream
   In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.

4. Beat egg whites
   Using clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

5. Fold gently
   Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture first.
   Then gently fold through the egg whites in two batches to keep the mousse light and airy.

6. Chill
   Spoon into serving glasses or jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

7. Serve
   Top with fresh raspberries before serving.

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