Naturally Sweetened Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Rich chocolate mousse that's naturally sweetened! Just 7 ingredients required, thick, rich chocolate flavor, and so delicious! Entirely vegan and gluten-free.
Yields:
6 servings
Prep Time:
4 Hours 25 Mins
Cook Time:
5 Mins
Total Time:
4 Hours 30 Mins
Ingredients
FOR MOUSSE:
1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
1 Tbsp carob powder (optional depends the chocolate flavor and sweetens)
3/4 cup chopped cocoa butter (or sub vegan bittersweet/dark chocolate)
1 pinch sea salt
1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Stevia (to taste)
6-9 whole pitted medjool dates (optional maple syrup, but the mousse will be thinner)
FOR TOPPINGS: (Optional)
Coconut Whipped Cream
Chopped vegan dark chocolate (or store-bought)
Raspberries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cocoa or cacao powder, carob powder (optional), cocoa butter, salt, and 3/4 cup coconut milk (180 ml // as recipe is written // if altering batch size, use approximately 2/3 of the coconut milk for this step). Begin warming over medium-low heat, whisking to combine.
- Once the mixture is melted, add remaining coconut milk and whisk until fully combined. Then remove from heat and add vanilla and stevia to taste (or just add more dates).
- Transfer the mixture to a blender (Any high-speed blender should also work). Add dates (start with 5 and increase to taste), and blend on high until creamy and smooth. (At this time, you could also add other flavors, such as peppermint oil for chocolate-mint or peanut butter for peanut butter-chocolate.)
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more cacao powder for rich chocolate flavor, dates for sweetness, or sea salt for saltiness.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate until cold and thickened – at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
- To serve, enjoy as is or divide between serving glasses and top with coconut whipped cream, raspberries, and chopped vegan dark chocolate or cacao/cocoa powder (optional).
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Side Notes:
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Nutritional Info
Calories
286
Fat
29.1 G
Cholest
0
Sodium
65 MG
Carbs
12.2 G
Fiber
3.3 G
Protein
2.5 G
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on factors such as specific ingredient brands, portion sizes, and any modifications made to the recipe. The information does not include optional ingredients.
