Name: Easy Vegan Tofu Mousse
Prep time: 6 h 5 min
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 Ounces Silken Tofu (see Note 1); .25 Cup (1/4 Cup or 4 Tablespoons) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (or use cacao powder or carob powder); 2 Heaping Tablespoons Coconut Milk or Cream (see Note 2); .25 Cup (1/4 Cup or 4 Tablespoons) Pure Maple Syrup, To Taste; .5 teaspoon (1/2 Teaspoon) Vanilla Bean Paste or 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract; Pinch of Salt

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Chocolate Tofu Mousse is a super easy and delicious dessert! Just grab a blender, blend up all your ingredients, put it in a glass or airtight container, and then let it set in the refrigerator. Top with vegan chocolate shavings and whipped cream and the best way to do dessert!

Hey Internet, we've got a new recipe for the chocolate lovers out there. This dairy-free mousse is a decadent dessert that takes almost no work to make. With just a little cocoa, coconut milk (optional; find substitutions below), and a block of silken tofu, you'll be done making this dessert in just 5 minutes.

What's even better about this recipe is all you need is a high-speed blender to make it. No double boiler, no melted chocolate, no small sauce pan, no stand mixer, so there's not that much mess to be made. Dessert can't get easier than this!

We love a good vegan chocolate dessert! Here's a few of our favorites: Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Tofu Smoothie, Vegan Chocolate Bliss Balls, Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding, Chocolate Oat Mug Cake, and Vegan Chocolate Pudding.

But this silken tofu chocolate mousse is definitely more mousse-like than our Vegan Chocolate Pudding... plus it's easier too! You're going to love this simple, delicious recipe that's even got some protein in it!

One of silken tofu's signature qualities is what makes it such a good base for this vegan mousse: its silky texture! There's so many different ways to use tofu because it comes in so many different textures. Soft tofu is great for vegan desserts and sauces, while firmer tofu, like extra firm tofu is great for making tender morsels.

We love tofu here. It's so versatile, has an incredibly mild flavor, and packs a huge amount of plant-based protein. We talk a lot tofu's many uses in our Best Tofu Recipes article, so if you need more ideas of what to do with this plant-based protein source, head on over there!

And if you're looking for a great option that's a little bit better for weight loss or just a little lighter, try Liz's Chocolate Tofu Mousse over on FitLizKitchen.

Anyway, let's move on to dessert. I've gotta say, this use of tofu is one of my favorites!

Why You'll Love Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Decadent and Delicious: This incredible silken tofu chocolate mousse has an incredible creamy texture and is loaded with chocolate flavor without the mess of melted chocolate that is usually part of a traditional chocolate mousse recipe. It's smooth, luscious, and will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving.
Super Easy and Quick to Make: You can throw this recipe together in just 5 minutes and get it into the fridge for the easiest vegan dessert! If you like this kind of recipe, make sure to check out our compilation of the best No-Bake Vegan Desserts.
Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that are wholesome and delicious. No processed junk, just good quality ingredients you can find in most grocery stores.

Ingredients

Pick up these simple ingredients the next time you're at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredients, instructions, and accurate nutrition information (to the best of my ability; please consult your physician or healthcare professional if you have specific dietary needs or need to meet a certain daily value of any nutrient). I give substitutions for the ingredients in the section below this one, so most people can still make this recipe!

14 Ounces Silken Tofu: You can either use the silken tofu that is found in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store or the kind that comes in aseptic room temperature packaging. Those ones you might need to use a combination of one full box and part of another (they come in different sizes), but it does actually result in a creamier tofu mousse (but we've tested both and both are delicious).
.25 Cup (¼ Cup or 4 Tablespoons) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: This is what gives us our rich chocolate flavor without having to mess with melting chocolate.
2 Heaping Tablespoons Coconut Milk or Cream: We're talking about full fat canned coconut milk, and using the thick white solid part in the can. This gives out vegan chocolate mousse a decadent and rich flavor, but does not taste like coconut, promise.
.25 Cup (¼ Cup or 4 Tablespoons) Pure Maple Syrup, To Taste: Agave syrup or simple syrup are fine, as is any liquid sweetener. The only problem with using cane sugar or coconut sugar is that, depending on your blender, it might not fully blend since we aren't heating our tofu mixture. Feel free to use a zero calorie sweetener like stevia if you'd like.
.5 teaspoon (½ Teaspoon) Vanilla Bean Paste or 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract: We've found that vanilla bean paste provides a far superior flavor than the liquid extract, but feel free to use what you have on hand.
Pinch of Salt: Table salt or sea salt are both fine. This brings out the chocolate flavor in our tofu mousse recipe. Just don't use too much; we recommend a pinch as just under an eighth of a teaspoon.

Substitutions

Silken Tofu: Technically any type of tofu will work! You may need to add non-dairy milk to get it to blend fully. Denser tofu (such as firm or extra firm tofu) will take longer to blend).
Cocoa Powder: Cacao powder is fine too, but it's a little more bitter and may require more sweetener. You can also make a peanut butter mousse by using natural peanut butter or peanut butter powder instead (or in addition, yum!).
Coconut Milk or Cream: Alternatives include a nut butter such as creamy natural peanut butter, 3-4 tablespoons of soaked raw cashews or raw sunflower seeds, a quarter cup hemp seeds, or even a tablespoon of coconut oil. This gives some richness and body to our tofu mousse since the tofu is so light.
Pure Maple Syrup: This is the sweetener we're using for this recipe. Use only pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Our favorite (and the most economical option) is the big bottle from Costco.
Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract: Either works, or you could even use a half teaspoon of vanilla powder.
Pinch of Salt: If you don't want to use salt, a pinch of espresso powder would also enhance the chocolate flavor.

How to Make Chocolate Tofu Mousse

Blend: Add the silken tofu, cocoa powder, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to your blender and blend until completely smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the container once or twice. Note that if you are using a food processor, it make take slightly longer than with a blender.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture. Adjust the sweetness levels as needed, but try not to add additional liquid if possible, as this will keep the tofu mousse more mousse-like.
Refrigerate: Add the mousse to a few small containers or just to one big container (if serving to guests, we recommend pouring into small jars or bowls while the mixture is more easily poured). Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. The longer it refrigerates, the thicker your chocolate tofu mousse will be! It's edible at any stage; it's just more pudding-like before refrigeration.
Serve: Top each serving with vegan whipped cream, chocolate shavings (grate a vegan dark chocolate bar with a microplane for easy chocolate shavings), and a few fresh berries. Enjoy!
Storage: Store leftover tofu mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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