Tofu is a staple in my cupboard. I love making stir fries, stews, curries, scrambled tofu, adding it to smoothies or like today, making it into a clean chocolate mousse made with silken tofu. No avocado, no dairy, no eggs, just pure plant based goodness.
Before we get to the recipe please let me tell you a bit about tofu and why I like it so much. Tofu, made from curdled soya beans, is packed with many nutrients including vitamin B, calcium and iron. It is a complete source of protein containing all 8 essential amino acids, low in saturated fat, low in calories, easy on the digestive system and cholesterol free. It is rather bland and hasn't got much taste on its own, but that's the beauty of it, because you can literately do anything with it.There are 3 different types of tofu.
Silken tofu, also knows as Japanese style tofu, is the smoothest tofu of all, it has the highest water content and custard like texture. When blended it goes creamy and soft, so perfect for smoothies, salad dressings or desserts like my clean chocolate mousse recipe which I am sharing with you today. Don't look for it in the supermarket fridges, it comes in a carton, so can sit on the shelves, usually in the world food aisle.
Another type of tofu is firm tofu, which is similar to the silken tofu, but a bit more firmer, so perfect for scrambled eggs. Last but not least is extra firm tofu, which holds its shape very well and is easy to slice, so think marinated tofu stir fry. It can be pan-friend, braised or stir fried . This one packs the most protein and is the most satisfying!
Ready for the clean chocolate mousse recipe?
Recipe
Clean chocolate mousse
Guilt free, easy, delicious and clean chocolate mousse recipe made with only 3 ingredients minus dairy, refined sugar, avocado or eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 silken tofu
- 1 - 2 tablespoon date syrup (depends on your sweet tooth)
- 3 - 4 tablespoon cacao (depends how chocolatey you like it)
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in your blender or food processor.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and pop in the fridge to set for an hour
- Don't forget to decorate with your favourite fresh fruits, nuts and seeds
Are you sold on this clean chocolate mousse? It is so easy and amazing! Don't be scared of tofu, it has been a staple of Asian cuisines for hundreds of years. You'll often see people that eat tofu on a regular basis have great skin and look so healthy, so they must be doing something right, correct? As always if you do make it , please leave a comment or post me a photo on my Facebook page, I love looking at it!
Much love,
Hedi
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Such a lovely treat!! Dessert every night 😉
Hedi Hearts
I would literally eat every night if I could 🙂 Hedi xxx
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com
This looks so crazy good! I absolutely hate avocado chocolate mousse so I'm glad you made one with silken tofu 😉 Sounds so simple, delicious and easy to make! Love!
Linda @ Veganosity
Silken tofu is magical when it comes to making silky, creamy recipes. This looks delicious, Hedi!
Hedi Hearts
Truly scrumptious and easy Linda, love it so much 🙂 Hedi xxx
pragati
This is clean alright. Love the styling..so pretty! Silken tofu is not common here but I take any tofu I can get ?
GiGi Eats
Mmmm creamy mouth feels are the best!! This doesn't look like it disappoints, AT ALL!
Sophia @veggies dont bite
I love chocolate mousse! It's SO yummy and making it at home so you can control what you put into it is the best!
Nicole
You used my favorite ingredient,,,,cacao! I may have to make this, like right now!
The Food Hunter
It looks so pretty!
Christine | Vermilion Roots
Can you believe I make this often for breakfast?! Is that bad? 😀
The Vegan 8
I love chocolate mousse so much! This looks just beautiful Hedi!!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily
This looks wonderful, a great choice for people who can't have dairy.
Kathy Hester
This is my go-to dinner party dessert. People are always amazed that it's made of tofu!
Jenn
How incredibly easy! And delicious! And beautiful! A must try!
Gin
I love this recipe Hedi! Tofu is so awesome in desserts, and great with chocolate flavor. I'm sure your post will get more people sold on trying it! 🙂
Sina @ Vegan Heaven
This looks so good, Hedi! 🙂 I love using silken tofu for chocolate mousse. It was one of the first vegan desserts I made!
Danielle Omar -- Food Confidence RD
This looks delicious, I love cocoa in anything!
Hedi Hearts
Me too Danielle, anything that tastes like chocolate! Hedi xx
Louisa
Could I use anything else instead of date syrup if I don't have it?
Hedi Hearts
Yes you can use maple syrup, honey or brown rice syrup. Hedi xxx
Louisa
Thanks for replying! I have maple syrup so I'm going to try this tomorrow. I made your flapjacks at the weekend, they only lasted 2 days, they were so yummy my husband ate 3 in one go!