I’ve mentioned before that I have a major sweet tooth. One of my biggest worries when I started this journey was losing out on my favourite treats. In the past, a Gü Red Velvet mousse was my go-to indulgence.
When I was first diagnosed as diabetic, I went looking for better options. The best I found at the time was the GetPRO chocolate mousse. It’s high in protein, but it still has a fair amount of sugar and virtually no fibre. As I’ve learned, fibre is essential because it blunts the impact of sugar on your blood glucose levels.
Today, I tried something different: a home-made mousse made with dark chocolate, 0% fat Greek yogurt, and avocado. I already use avocados in my smoothies for the texture, so I figured it would work here too. I did a comparison of the nutritional values between the three options with my diabetes in mind, and the difference is massive.
| Nutritional Profile | Gü Mousse (The Past) |
GetPRO (The Transition) |
Home-made mousse (The Present) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | 🔴 RED (Avoid) | 🟡 AMBER (Limit) | 🟢 GREEN (Go) |
| Total Sugar | 17.2g | 8.6g | ~3.5g |
| Main Base | Whipping Cream | Skimmed Milk | Greek Yogurt & Avo |
| Thickener | Egg Yolk | Maize Starch | Natural Fiber |
| Protein Content | 3g | 20g (Processed) | ~18g (Natural) |
| Neuropathy Support | Harmful (Spikes) | Neutral | Supports Repair |
Note: Values for Homemade Mousse are estimates based on 85% Dark Chocolate, half an Avocado, and 0% Greek Yogurt.
My home-made version has less than half the sugar of even the ‘healthy’ GetPRO mousse. Because the base is Greek yogurt and avocado, it’s packed with natural fibre. The ‘maize starch’ used in the GetPRO has no fibre at all – and for a diabetic, starch is really just sugar in disguise. Plus, while the Gü has almost no protein, my version matches the industrial GetPRO for that muscle-building hit.
A final point: I get a lot more for my money!
- Homemade (£1.28): A much larger portion than a tiny Gü ramekin, plus the metabolic benefit of the avocado. It’s basically ‘premium medicine’ for less than the price of a luxury dessert.
- Gü (£1.48): You’re paying a premium for sugar and cream. In terms of nutritional density, it’s the most expensive because it offers the least benefit.
- GetPRO (£2.30): The most expensive option. You pay for the convenience of the pot, but it simply can’t compete with fresh ingredients.
The Recipe (Ready in 5 minutes) It couldn’t be easier. I used my Ninja blender smoothie attachment:
- Put two squares of 85% Lindt dark chocolate in the blender cup and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds until melted.
- Add 200g of Greek yogurt and half an avocado. Add a few drops or half a teaspoon of a sucralose based sweetener.
- Blend for one minute.
- (Optional) Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes. The melted chocolate sets back up, giving it a perfect chilled texture.
That’s me done for food today. Between my morning omelette and a dinner of air-fried chicken breasts with dijon mustard and a mountain of garlic-butter veg, I feel completely satisfied.
Even with that mousse, I’m still over 600 calories under my BMR (Base Metabolic Rate). Being able to eat until I’m full, knowing I’m in a state of ketosis, makes this sustainable.
Tomorrow is my second 36-hour fast of the week, including my evening swim. This is where the strategy really shines. Between my BMR and the calories burned in the pool, I’ll hit a net deficit of around 2,600 calories in a single day. Since 1lb of fat equals roughly 3,500 calories, that one day of fasting burns about 3/5 of a pound of fat! When you add in the steady 600 calorie deficits from my eating days, I’m on track to lose about 2.89lbs this week. Not bad for someone with a sweet tooth!”
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