We love simple healthy desserts made with surprising ingredients like my Tofu Mousse, Avocado Popsicles, or Carrot Cake Banana Bread. This mousse is no exception!
Why You Will Love This Chocolate Mousse
It’s packed with veggies Healthy Easily made with just 3-ingredients Dairy-free Gluten-free Egg-free Oil-free Kids friendly
Ingredients and Substitutions
Butternut Squash Puree – The recipe works with pumpkin puree or sweet potato puree. Semi-Sweet Good Quality Chocolate Chips – My tip is to avoid extreme dark chocolate because this mousse has no added sugar. If you use 85% cocoa chocolate, the flavor will be bitter, not sweet at all. You can also use sugar-free chocolate for a low-carb mousse. Almond Milk or any plant-based milk like coconut cream for a richer, fudgier texture. My tip is to add the milk gradually. If you add too much, the mousse will be watery. Anything from 5-7 tablespoons is perfect. If you didn’t add much milk, the texture of the mousse will be harder, closer to a fudge.
Preparation
Peel, core the squash, and cut it into cubes.
Expert Tips To Improve The Mousse Taste And Texture
Now, taste the mousse and adjust using the following ingredients if you like:
Sweetness – Add 1-2 drops of vanilla stevia drops or 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Firmness – If you added too much milk and the mousse looks runny, or you simply want to boost the cocoa flavors at 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened cacao powder or cocoa powder. Flavors – Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract for a chocolate mint flavor.
Serving
Serve with some of the below chocolate mousse ideas:
Vegan whipped cream Dollop of coconut yogurt Cashew frosting Coconut frosting Berries like raspberries, strawberries Cacao nibs or grated dark chocolate Sprinkles A pinch of salt Nuts- like crushed peanuts or chopped almonds
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