Coconut and Chocolate Mousse
Here’s a seriously simple recipe for a super tasty chocolate dessert.
We love recipes like this, where you just need to mix everything in a bowl. We also love that you can still enjoy decadent tasting desserts when you are trying to eat well and lose weight.
This mousse is a hit with adults and kids. Why not pop some into some little plastic cups to serve to the kids for a yummy and healthy treat.
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Ingredients
- 400 ml can of coconut cream
- 5 tbsp good quality cocoa or cacao
- 4 tbsp honey or rice malt syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla essence
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- Raspberries and chocolate shavings to serve
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Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Pour into 6 small bowls or glasses and chill in the fridge until firm (around 3 hrs).
- Add raspberries and chocolate shavings to serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe serves 6 at 215 calories per serve
And unlike regular mousse which uses raw egg, this mousse is perfectly fine to enjoy if you are pregnant.
Optional extras:
- Chop up some cherries to stir through the mousse
- Sprinkle the top with some crushed pistachios
- Add a dash of mint essence to the mousse before chilling
- Freeze for a delish frozen dessert
You can see more healthy recipes like this in our Chocolate Treats & Baking Book here.