I created this recipe at 11:30 pm with a major chocolate craving and not much in the house. Out of that, genius was born. Everyone who tried this swore that there was dairy in it but the coconut cream adds even more of a luscious texture.

#SpoonTip: If you want to make it even lighter, whip it with beaters rather than mixing with a whisk.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

  • Prep Time:5 minutes
  • Cook Time:0 minutes
  • Total Time:5 minutes
  • Servings:2 servings
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coconut nectar (or maple syrup, honey if not vegan, or 10-15 drops of liquid stevia if sugar-free)
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  • Step 1

    Open the can of coconut milk, careful not to shake it.

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  • Step 2

    Scoop off the cream layer at the top of the can, making sure not to include the water underneath (this will make it runny).

    #Spoontip: Use creamed coconut instead of a can of coconut milk to avoid this scooping step.

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  • Step 3

    Add the cacao powder.

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  • Step 4

    Add the vanilla extract.

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  • Step 5

    Add the coconut nectar or other liquid sweetener.

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  • Step 6

    Whisk the ingredients together until all of the cacao powder clumps have been broken down.

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  • Step 7

    Garnish with toasted nuts, strawberries, raw cacao nibs, or a topping of your choice.

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