{"id":143,"date":"2014-02-12T17:37:27","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T23:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagingtops.org\/wellness-wednesdays\/?p=143"},"modified":"2017-04-03T10:11:58","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T15:11:58","slug":"gluten-free-valentines-day-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/gluten-free-valentines-day-dessert\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Valentine\u2019s Day Dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CandyWhen you think of Valentine\u2019s Day treats, you may think of candy hearts, a box of chocolates or the twin packs of little pink heart cupcakes (a personal favorite). Unfortunately, the sugar and calories in these sweets can add up quickly. That\u2019s why I turned to Dena McDowell, a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS. She shared a light and delicious recipe for gluten-free raspberry chocolate mousse.<\/p>\n

Impress your sweetie (or yourself!) with this dessert for Valentine\u2019s Day:<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free* Raspberry Chocolate Mousse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

100 g. dark baking chocolate<\/p>\n

1 c. fat-free half-and-half<\/p>\n

2 T. sugar<\/p>\n

\u00bd T. vanilla extract<\/p>\n

1 \u00bd c. fresh raspberries<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. In a double boiler (or take a small sauce pan with simmering water with a heat-proof bowl resting on top of it), heat \u00bc cup of fat-free half-and-half, stirring constantly until liquid begins to steam.<\/li>\n
  2. Add chocolate and stir until mixture is fully melted and smooth.<\/li>\n
  3. In a separate bowl, whip remaining half-and-half until soft peaks begin to form. Slowly add sugar and vanilla.<\/li>\n
  4. Add whipped mixture to chocolate, slowly mixing together.<\/li>\n
  5. Fold in half of the raspberries.<\/li>\n
  6. Spoon mixture to six bowls and either serve immediately or chill till serving.<\/li>\n
  7. Top with remaining berries before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Number of servings<\/strong>: 6 (1\/2 c. serving each)<\/p>\n

    Nutrient values per serving:<\/strong> 154 calories, 7 g. fat, 20 g. carbohydrate, 11 g. sugar, 3 g. protein<\/p>\n

    Food Exchanges:<\/strong> \u00bc fruit, 1 carbohydrate**, 1 fat<\/p>\n

    *If you have dietary restrictions, always check the ingredients list on packaged foods to make sure the various brands do not contain wheat.<\/em><\/p>\n

    ** If you are using TOPS\u2019 Food Exchange Cards, you may count any choice labeled \u201ccarbohydrate\u201d as a starch for simplicity\u2019s sake.<\/em><\/p>\n

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