This Silky Vegan Chocolate Mousse is incredibly decadent, velvety smooth, rich and creamy, and…healthy?! It’s hard to believe something this good can leaving you feeling so light afterward, but this is one dessert you can truly enjoy without the post-dessert slump!
I love the luxurious texture of chocolate mousse, but I don’t love how overly sweet the restaurant versions are. Traditional chocolate mousse recipes are loaded with butter, eggs, and heavy cream, all ingredients which will leave you feeling weighted down. This Silky Vegan Chocolate Mousse is a completely different story! You still get the same delicious chocolate flavors and silky texture but with a simpler, healthy ingredient list that leaves you feeling light and satisfied.
Tips for Success
- Choose your own sweet adventure. I personally don’t like overly sweet desserts so I prefer this mousse to be only slightly sweet. Add maple syrup to your preference, starting with a little and slowly adding more until desired sweetness.
- Only use Silken tofu. This recipe depends entirely on the texture of silken tofu. Anything firmer won’t blend into that ultra-silky consistency.
Why you’ll love this Silky Vegan Chocolate Mousse
- Kid friendly. Kids love this rich and creamy chocolate mousse! With the same chocolately flavors of a classic mousse, this tasty treat is significantly lower in sugar, fat, with almost no saturated fat compared to a typical dessert.
- Whips up in 5 minutes. Place everything in the food processor and voilà! This will probably be the easiest dessert you’ll ever make.
- No cooking required. No complicated steps or slaving away in the kitchen half the day. A tasty, healthy dessert that the whole family will love.
Variations
Sweetener
Maple syrup is my go-to, but agave syrup also works well. (Honey can be used if you’re not strictly vegan.)
Citrus
Fresh lemon juice brightens the chocolate flavor. Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, though fresh is best.
Fruit Toppings
Top this silky chocolate mousse with fresh, seasonal fruit. My favorite options are:
- Pomegranate seeds
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
Is tofu healthy?
Yes! Tofu is a nutrient-dense, plant-based protein made from soybeans. It contains all nine essential amino acids making it a complete protein and is packed with minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. Silken tofu’s neutral flavor and creamy texture make it especially well-suited for desserts like this mousse, where it blends seamlessly into a smooth, rich base without overpowering the chocolate.
This vegan chocolate mousse is perfect for dinner parties, weeknight treats, or anytime you want an elegant dessert with minimal effort.
Silky Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse
- 16 oz silken tofu (must be silken!)
- ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
Options For Serving
- Fresh fruit: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or pomegranate seeds.
- cacao nibs
- dusting of cocoa powder
- small pinch of sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Drain silken tofu and place in a food processor. Add everything else under "Chocolate Mousse" and process until smooth, stopping a couple times to scrape the sides.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate. Option to garnish with fresh fruit, cacao nibs, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, and a small pinch of sea salt.
Notes
Did you make this Vegan Silky Chocolate Mousse? I’d love to hear how it turned out in a comment!
I have a sweet tooth ! I’m OK with eating chocolate , IF it’s healthy , but it must be : 1) Yummy .
2) It must be like it’s “ naughty “ .
For the win !!!
Glad you enjoyed! I love this chocolatey dessert because it tastes like a guilty pleasure but it’s actually not, so no regrets! 🙂
This chocolate mousse was amazing! It was rich and creamy and easy to prepare. If I’m ever having a craving for chocolate dessert, this is the recipe I’ll be following! I love that it’s guilt free too!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed! My favorite go-to for guilt-free chocolate cravings!
So light and creamy, great texture and satisfying without the sugar hangover!
I agree, the sugar hangover is the worst! So glad you liked it!
Super tasty and great with berries! Also stays smooth and creamy for days after making it. Delicious!!
So glad you like it!! I agree, extra tasty with berries!
I had the pleasure of being the taste tester for this and it’s absolutely phenomenal. Soo tasty and definitely no weird bloating or sugar high after eating this. I can highly recommend this.
Yay! So glad you loved it!! Sometimes I really want to get my chocolate fix but I don’t want to feel terrible afterwards, and THIS fits the bill!