Vegan Banana and Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Banana and Chocolate Mousse

2 July 2018

Are you a vegan who's craving something sweet and chocolatey? Look no further than our delicious vegan chocolate mousse recipe! Made with only a few simple ingredients, this rich and decadent dessert is easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
  • Kitchen hacks
  • Recipe
  • Vegan

Category

Dessert

Serves

4

Preperation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

Chill for 2 hours

Ingredients

2-3 ripe bananas medium size

1 can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (200-250ml)

4 tbsp powdered sugar (or maple syrup)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

5 tbsp unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder

Toppings of choice

Instructions

1Place the can of coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours to make sure the milk is cool

2Take the coconut milk from the fridge and drain the excess liquid from the can, leaving the solid coconut cream

3Spoon 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

4Whilst whisking, add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder and continue to whisk

5Place the peeled bananas into the food processor and blend until extra smooth

6Add the blended banana into the mixture and fold through, until completely mixed together

7Place the mousse into a container and place in the fridge for 2 hours, or until the mousse becomes firmer/set

8Garnish 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)