Healthy Chocolate Mousse (No Cream, No Gelatin)

Chocolate mousse is a classic dessert. Even though it’s simple, it always puts you in a good mood, and I think that’s why it shows up on almost every restaurant’s dessert menu. For a chocolate mousse to be really good, besides using quality chocolate, the texture has to be smooth and delicate. That’s what makes every bite feel like pure happiness.

Since chocolate is the star of this dessert, try to pick the best-quality chocolate you can find. Trust me, it’s worth it. I used 85% dark chocolate because I love its slightly bitter, intense flavor, but you can also use semi-sweet chocolate. If you’re using a sweeter chocolate, feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup to your taste.

Before adding the silken tofu, make sure to drain it well so the mousse doesn’t turn out watery.

As for why there’s coffee: coffee is chocolate’s best supporting actor. I like to add a tiny, tiny bit of coffee to every chocolate recipe. You won’t notice it’s there, but it really boosts the chocolate flavor. If you don’t have any coffee, just leave it out; it won’t affect the recipe overall.

When I make desserts, I usually like to add the liquid last, so it’s easier to control how thick the dessert gets. If you don’t have plant milk or you’re not vegan, just use regular milk instead.

A dessert this quick, healthy, and delicious is my favorite, but remember, like any food, eat too much and you! will! gain! weight! My favorite way to top chocolate mousse is with pistachios, chocolate shavings, and fresh strawberries. A perfect combination! This chocolate mousse is amazing in texture, mouthfeel, and flavor! It definitely, definitely holds its own against a regular chocolate mousse. I can’t wait for you to try it.