Creamy, refreshing, and deliciously tropical! 🥥🍋 This Sugar-Free Coconut Lime Mousse is easy low-carb dessert made with unsweetened coconut cream, Greek yogurt, fresh lime, and vanilla. It is made without any added sugar and is portion-controlled for a diabetes-friendly treat.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut cream, chilled
- ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon — optional
- ½ tsp unflavored gelatin + 1 tbsp water — optional, for a firmer mousse
- 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar-free sweetener such as monk fruit or erythritol, to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Coconut cream preparation
- Coconut cream should be chilled before preparing the mousse. Scoop the thick cream into a mixing bowl, leaving excess liquid behind.
Step 2: Making lime mixture
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, sweetener, and cinnamo
Step 3: Combine
- Gently bend the lime-yogurt mixture into the coconut cream until smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing so the mousse stays light.
Step 4: Chill the Mousse
- Divide the mousse between 4 small serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until nicely chilled and set.
Step 5: Garnish & serve
- Top up with a little fresh lime zest and a small sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes. Serve cold.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Protein: 3 – 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Fats: 18 g
Nutrition will vary depending on the coconut cream, Greek yogurt, and sugar-free sweetener used.
Glycemic Index (GI) Considerations
- Estimated GI: Low — the mousse contains very little carbohydrate and no added sugar.
- Greek yogurt provides protein, which can help make the dessert more satisfying.
- Lime juice and zest add plenty of flavor without significantly increasing carbohydrates.
- Coconut cream is high in fat and helps slow digestion, but it is also calorie-dense.
Portion Control Tips
- Keep the serving to one small glass (¼ of the recipe).
- Avoid turning it into a large dessert bowl—the coconut cream makes this quite calorie-dense.
- For an even lighter version, replace some coconut cream with additional unsweetened Greek yogurt.
- Pair it with a meal rather than eating several servings as a standalone snack.
