Healthy Chocolate Mousse (Lower Cholesterol) Recipe
This Healthy Chocolate Mousse is naturally sweetened and made with tofu, flaxseed, psyllium, and cocoa to support healthy LDL cholesterol.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 14 ounces silken tofu
- ½ cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons psyllium husk
- 4 Medjool dates pitted (see notes)
- ¾ cup unsweetened nondairy milk (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend: Add the silken tofu, yogurt, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, psyllium husk, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and nondairy milk to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency: Add water, a little at a time, until the mousse reaches your desired consistency.
- Chill: Divide the mousse between serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate until completely chilled. For the creamiest texture, I recommend chilling it overnight.
- For serving: Enjoy as is, or top with fresh berries, chopped walnuts, a drizzle of date syrup, or cacao nibs.
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Notes
No high-speed blender? Soak the dates in hot water to cover for 10 minutes. Reserve the soaking water and use it while blending, if needed, for a smoother mousse.
Yogurt: Omit as needed. The mousse will be slightly thicker and less tangy, so add an extra splash of soy milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Soymilk: Any unsweetened plant milk will work, but I recommend soymilk for its additional evidence-based cholesterol-lowering benefits.
Psyllium: Whole chia seeds can be substituted for psyllium to thicken the mousse, but they haven't been shown to lower LDL cholesterol to the same extent. If using chia seds, start with about ⅓ cup nondairy milk and adjust as needed.
Don't worry if the mousse thickens while blending. Psyllium husk absorbs liquid very quickly, creating the thick, velvety texture that makes this mousse so satisfying. Simply add another splash of soy milk if needed.
This mousse tastes even better the next day. Chilling overnight creates an even thicker, creamier texture and allows the chocolate flavor to deepen.
Find my healthy ingredients list here.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3mg
