Category
Dessert
Serves
4
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
Chill for 2 hours
Ingredients
2-3 ripe bananas medium size1 can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (200-250ml)4 tbsp powdered sugar (or maple syrup)1/2 tsp vanilla extract5 tbsp unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powderToppings of choice
Instructions
- Place the can of coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours to make sure the milk is cool
- Take the coconut milk from the fridge and drain the excess liquid from the can, leaving the solid coconut cream
- Spoon the coconut cream into a mixing bowl and begin to whisk using a hand whisk or electric whisk until the mixture is fluffy and stiff peaks are formed
- Whilst whisking, add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder and continue to whisk
- Place the peeled bananas into the food processor and blend until extra smooth
- Add the blended banana into the mixture and fold through, until completely mixed together
- Place the mousse into a container and place in the fridge for 2 hours, or until the mousse becomes firmer/set
- Garnish with any toppings and serve.
There are plenty of delicious vegan toppings you can add to your chocolate mousse to make it even more decadent! Here are some suggestions:
- Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Chopped nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios)
- Coconut whipped cream
- Caramel sauce (made with coconut cream and brown sugar)
- Crushed cookies (such as Oreos or graham crackers)
- Shredded coconut Vegan marshmallows (melted for a s'mores-inspired twist)
- Granola or muesli, chia seeds or hemp hearts (for a healthy crunch)
