Healthy & Decadent Chocolate Protein Mousse Cups (Vegan, Dairy-free)
Rich, creamy and naturally high in protein, these Chocolate Protein Mousse Cups are a wholesome dessert that tastes incredibly indulgent. Made with simple whole-food ingredients, they’re smooth, chocolatey and perfect for preparing ahead for an easy snack or healthier sweet treat. Plus, they’re Vegan and Dairy-free for special diets.
Make Ahead Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Best served chilled.
This is the next recipe in our new series: 4 Week High Protein High Fiber Meal Plan!
I’m using my 20 years as a Registered Dietitian to create a simple, healthy meal plan for our college kids – and sharing them with you too! These are simple to make recipes that will help you have a healthy diet with modest effort.
About our High Protein High Fiber Meal Plan:
- It will have 32 recipes for four planned-for-you weeks of easy healthy eating.
- Each week will have:
- 4 Main Meals
- 2 Make-ahead Breakfasts
- 2 Healthier Snacks
- Each week will have:
- Each recipe will be simple to make – our college kids need this – but really, who doesn’t?
- The recipes will have prep time of 15 minutes or less. (Cook times may be a bit longer – but will be passive oven baking time vs. standing at the stove.)
- The recipes will focus on healthy ingredients with a view to the satiety and muscle preserving benefits of higher protein ingredients.
- AND a focus on the nutrients and fiber that plants are essential for.
- You can find all the recipes here.
Healthy and Decadent Chocolate Protein Mousse Cups
Makes: 4 serves
Approx. per serving: ~9g protein | ~3g fiber
Ingredients
- 14 oz silken tofu (400g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup (45ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings:
- 1/4 cup berries
- 4 tsp peanuts chopped
Instructions
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to firm up.
Healthy and Decadent Chocolate Protein Mousse Cups
Rich, creamy and naturally high in protein, these Chocolate Protein Mousse Cups are a wholesome dessert that tastes incredibly indulgent. Made with simple whole-food ingredients, they’re smooth, chocolatey and perfect for preparing ahead for an easy snack or healthier sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 14 oz silken tofu (400g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup (45ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: berries, shaved dark chocolate, chopped nuts
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 4 tsp peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Add the silken tofu to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Blend for 1–2 minutes until thick, silky and well combined.
- Divide the mousse evenly between four serving glasses or jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to firm up.
- Sprinkle with berries and chopped nuts.
- Enjoy! Best served chilled
Notes
Make Ahead Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Best served chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 151Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gSodium 166mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 3gSugar 11gProtein 9g
More of our High Protein High Fiber Meal Ideas:
- Delicious Chicken Breakfast Sandwich Recipe ~ McMuffins made High Protein High Fiber
- Roasted Vegetable Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles (a Super Tasty High Protein High Fiber Recipe)
- Sesame Korean Beef and Rice Bowls ~ an Easy & Tasty High Protein High Fiber Meal
- Quick and Easy Crustless Quiche Recipe
And some High Protein High Fiber Snacks, too:
Robin Hicken is a Home Design and DIY Creator with over 30 years of experience, a Nutritionist and former Registered Dietitian.
