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You’d never guess this decadent vegan chocolate mousse is hiding a secret serving of veggies within its sweet depths! Grated carrots add substance and a delicious earthy undertone to this healthy treat, which also harnesses the power of prunes and tofu to create the creamy texture. Cocoa powder delivers that chocolate punch that all avid dessert lovers will appreciate, while fresh raspberries bring juicy tartness to each bite. Feel free to swap out the toppings with different fruit, shredded coconut, nuts, or a dollop of Aquafaba Whipped Cream!
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Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, grated
- ½ cup pitted prunes or dates
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup firm light silken tofu
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine carrots, prunes, and 1½ cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until carrots are very soft. Remove from heat. Stir in cocoa powder. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Transfer cocoa mixture to a food processor; process 1 minute or until smooth. Add tofu, vanilla, and maple syrup; process 1 minute more or until creamy. Press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Spoon into small serving bowls. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Top with fresh berries.
Comments (3)
(5 from 1 vote)We loved this! Two servings that we felt were sufficient. I did some things different. I put it n a food processor first and decided straining it in a wire sieve would be annoying. I transferred it to a Vitamix and processed for about 4 to 5 minutes. It was very creamy. My husband LOVES. Hocolate and he felt it was very “chocolatey.”
This did not work for me. I have a vitamix so I expected a much creamier texture. It was lumpy. Chocolate flavor was just ok. And it only made 2 small dishes. I wonder if doubling the recipe would give the blender more volume to work with-seemed like mousse was mostly just splattered on sides and sticking to bottom and not really getting processed.
I believe that’s why they recommended a food processor. I’m writing a review too so will include my changes.