This vegan chocolate mousse uses four main ingredient for a rich indulgent but healthy sweet treat everyone will love! Fully customizable with add-ins and toppings.
Take the can of coconut milk out of the refrigerator/freezer and open it. Using a spoon, remove the harder white thick layer from the top and put into a blender, reserving the clear coconut water for a later use if you want. It makes a great addition to smoothies!
Add in the cashews, dates and cacao powder and blend until smooth.
Layer in an 8 ounce mason jar or bowl
If using any add-ins, put some at the bottom of the jar, about ¼ cup.
Add ¼ of the mousse mixture in each cup.
Add more add-ins, about ¼ cup.
Repeat until full.
Top with any other add-ins or toppings.
Enjoy!
Notes
If you don’t have a high speed blender, soak the cashews overnight to soften them. You can also boil them for 20-25 minutes if you forget. Another method is using a coffee or spice grinder to grind them dry (not soaking) into a very fine powder.
You can use another type of date, but taste for sweetness level and adjust amount since different dates have different tastes.
Nutrition facts are for the base recipe only.
Tips to prep ahead:
Make add-ins and toppings if using. Soak cashews.
Baby/toddler food idea:
Great sweet treat for littles! For a baby you can even puree the strawberries and mix in a bit of the coconut cream for a dose of healthy fats.