Super Simple Chocolate Mousse (Vegan + Protein Packed!)

Ingredient Notes

All you need for this healthy vegan chocolate mousse is just three simple ingredients:

Recipe Add-ins and Variations

• Sweetener: Depending on how sweet the chocolate you use is, you may want to add a little sweetener to the mousse. I recommend tasting it after blending and adding any sweetener at that point: liquid or powdered (maple, agave, powdered sugar)
• Dutch cocoa: Add 1-2 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a richer, more decadent vegan chocolate mousse.
• Avocado chocolate mousse: If you want to make healthy chocolate mousse that’s dairy-free AND soy-free, you could use the same amount of avocado flesh instead of silken tofu. Here’s a guide to avocado for more tips!
• Nut butter: For a richer, creamier silken tofu chocolate mousse, add a tablespoon of your favorite nut/seed butter to the mixture.
• Instant coffee: Whether you just want to enhance the chocolate flavor of the mousse or make a mocha version, some coffee powder is a great option. To enhance the flavor, I recommend ¼-1/2 tsp. If you want to taste the coffee more, then increase to personal taste.
• Natural extracts/flavors: You can easily boost the flavor of this dairy-free chocolate mousse with natural extracts. My favorite combinations with chocolate are mint or orange. You can boost them further with some of the actual ingredient (i.e., mint leaves or orange zest in the chocolate mousse).

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Mousse?

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1. First, melt the chocolate in a small, microwavable bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, and then mix until smooth. Learn how to melt chocolate here.
   (If the chocolate hasn’t fully melted, heat it up for further 20-second intervals, mixing in-between. You can also do this step using a double-boiler method.)
2. Next, transfer the silken tofu, melted dairy-free chocolate, and vanilla to a blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
3. Finally, pour the vegan chocolate pudding into a large serving bowl/dish (or individual ramekins/cups). Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes or until thickened and set.

Toni’s Recipe Tips

• For a layered vegan chocolate mousse: If you want to serve this vegan chocolate mousse in cups/jars, then making a layered mousse will look (and taste) delicious. Simply split the ingredients in half and use a dairy-free ‘milk’ chocolate for one layer and ‘dark’ chocolate for the other. You could even make a third layer using vegan white chocolate. Process each layer separately and spoon into your cups/jars in clean layers.
• Use high-quality vegan chocolate: Since chocolate is the prominent flavor in this recipe, make sure to use a brand that you enjoy the taste of.

FAQs for Super Simple Chocolate Mousse

Serving Suggestions

This silken tofu chocolate mousse can be enjoyed alone as a quick snack/treat or you can use it to create several other simple desserts:

• Toppings: top with a little dairy-free whipped cream and/or your toppings of choice: berries/fruits, extra shaved chocolate, cacao nibs, crushed biscuits, crushed nuts, etc.
• Simple chocolate and strawberry trifle: Layer up the mousse, freshly chopped strawberries, whipped cream (coconut cream works well), and vegan strawberry ‘jelly’/jello. Alternatively, you can make individual mousse jello cups with the vegan jello of your choice poured in a layer over the vegan chocolate mousse. I recommend berry or orange-flavored jello.
• Mousse ‘cheesecake’ cups: You can create a cheesecake/tart-like dessert with the addition of a biscuit base. I recommend crushing Oreos for the base, then spooning the mousse over the top. You might also enjoy this banana cheesecake recipe!
• Chocolate mousse pie/tart: You can also pour the tofu chocolate mousse mixture over a tart crust and chill until set. It’s similar to this creamy vegan chocolate pie using a no-bake crust.
• Mousse tiramisu: You can create a quick ‘cheat’ vegan tiramisu by layering fingers with this vegan chocolate mousse and a coffee-flavored mousse.

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store the vegan chocolate mousse covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Freezer: You may also be able to freeze the mousse into ‘pudding pops.’ However, I don’t recommend freezing the mousse to thaw at a later point since the texture of the tofu will likely alter.