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Plant Based Chocolate Mousse

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Servings 4
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk such as almond or soy
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prep Aquafaba

  • Drain the chickpeas and reserve the liquid (aquafaba) in a separate bowl.
    1 can of chickpeas
  • Add the cream of tartar to the aquafaba and beat on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, which can take around 5-10 minutes.
    1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Prep Chocolate

  • In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on a double boiler.
    1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Combine

  • Once the chocolate is melted, add cocoa powder and plant-based milk, and mix until combined.
    2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup plant-based milk
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
    1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Carefully fold the whipped aquafaba into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.

Chill

  • Spoon the mousse into dessert glasses and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.