My Family's Favorite Vegan Chocolate Mousse

This simple, no-cook, vegan dessert recipe can be whipped up in a matter of minutes and will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. It was the go-to snack for my children when they were young, and it remains a family favorite today.

Info for Chocolate Lovers

Cocoa powder is made by removing the fat (cocoa butter) from bitter chocolate and powdering the remaining material. Using cocoa powder is a great way to get the benefits of cocoa flavonoids (a class of phytochemicals that may have a role in lowering blood pressure) without the saturated fat calories from cocoa butter.

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Velvety Vegan Chocolate Tofu Mousse 

Recipe by Layne Lieberman, MS, RD, CDN

Ingredients

• 1 banana, broken into chunks
• 12 ounces firm tofu, silken preferred
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons soymilk
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, cover and puree until smooth.
2. Pour into individual ramekins and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Serves 4.