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Surprise your tastebuds when you eat this creamy and decadent No-Cook Vegan Chocolate Mousse. This easy chocolate mousse recipe was adapted from the Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe by Chef Jasmine Silverstein. It was our first experience using avocado in a dessert and it did not disappoint! One could describe this as a fresh homemade Nutella.

We love to make this recipe when we buy avocados from the warehouse store and are getting tired of avocado toast or Tex-Mex. Not only is this slightly sweetened dessert a chocolate-lover’s dream, but it is filling from the richness of the fats from the avocado and cashews.

Don’t think that you need cream to get a creamy decadent chocolate mousse. When blended into a smooth paste, soaked cashews are creamy and create a richness that you expect in a chocolate mousse. The best part of this recipe is that you don’t need to turn on a stove. Just soak the cashews, drain, and blend everything together. It couldn’t be easier.

Avocado Health Benefits

Many people aren’t aware that an avocado has more potassium than a banana. Since so many people in America are potassium deficient, this chocolate dessert is another way to help get more vital minerals into our bodies. For those of you who want a delicious treat without the chemicals and sugar in store-bought candy, give this no-cook chocolate mousse a try!

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No-Cook Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Katherine Park

Satisfy those chocolate cravings and nurture your body with this plant-based mousse.

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Prep Time 6 10

Cook Time 0

Soak Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

1 covered container at least 3 cups
1 Colander or slotted spoon
1 blender or 9-cup food processor
1 small knife
measuring cups and spoons
1 scraping spatula

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
⅓ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup honey
2 to 3 tbsp water

Instructions

Place cashews and water in a covered container and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Drain soaked cashews and place them in a food processor or blender. Add avocado, cocoa powder, and honey. Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge. Eat as is or use as a pie filling, frosting, or dip for fruit.

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Tips and Tricks

Can I use the water from soaking the cashews as the liquid to blend into the mousse?

You can reserve the cashew soaking water since it will help to save some money. There are some “toxins” (for lack of a better word) that come out of the cashew while soaking, and these block the body’s absorption of the vitamins and minerals in the cashews. Do your own research and decide which method is best for your body.

What if I don’t have a ripe avocado?

Just put the avocado with a banana or apple in a brown paper bag and leave them on the counter overnight while you are soaking the cashews.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Yes. Agave syrup will work. If you are using sugar, brown sugar, or coconut palm sugar, you will need to add 1 to 3 more tablespoons of liquid to get the right consistency.

How far ahead can I make this dish?

This dish can be made one to two days ahead of time and kept in the fridge.

Keyword 5 ingredients or less, chocolate, clean eating, easy recipe, frosting, no-cook recipe, vegetarian