Chocolatey dairy-free high protein mousse!! Swap out the moo for tofu and no one will ever know…
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ll love this!
This recipe is one of my current favourites to have on repeat because it’s high in protein and only requires 4 ingredients.
It’s 100% protein powder-free! The secret ingredient is tofu. You may be thinking “Ew,” but before you turn this away, tofu actually has a very mild flavour and can be made either sweet or savoury. In Japan, it’s really common to enjoy tofu as a dessert.
I have made other vegan mousse desserts in the past, but I used coconut cream instead of tofu, so they weren’t high protein.
You can sub in soft organic homemade tofu to keep it plastic-free, just ensure you haven’t pressed the tofu until firm. The tofu needs to be silken/soft.
You can also use cacao powder in place of vegan chocolate to make this mousse refined sugar-free. Just add in 3-4 tablespoons of raw honey or maple syrup for sweetness. Once you’ve made a batch of this mousse, you can enjoy it as is or use it on top of desserts. It’s very versatile and will keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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Homemade Vegan Protein-Packed Chocolate Mousse
Each serving is packed with protein, and contains way less sugar – and no additives – compared with ‘normal’ mousse desserts! It’s a delicious treat you can feel good about.
Ingredients:
- 1 block soft/silken organic tofu (approximately 400g)
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegan chocolate, melted
- Pinch sea salt
Optional:
- Cacao powder or nutmeg, for sprinkling on top
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate plant protein powder
To make:
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add all the ingredients and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to small bowls or mugs, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes – 1 hour to chill. This allows the mousse to firm up and thicken just a little more.
- Top with some cacao powder or coconut whipped cream. Adding peanut butter takes it to a whole new level!
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Have you made desserts with tofu before? What did you make? Share in the comments below.
Lots of love,
🖤 Vanessa