Name: Dark Chocolate Mousse
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces 100% cocoa unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped; 12 ounces silken tofu, drained and brought to room temperature; 3 medjool or 6 regular dates, soaked in warm water until soft, then drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon agar agar powder (see note); 100% cocao unsweetened chocolate shavings; raspberries or blackberries; fresh mint leaves; raw almonds, toasted and chopped

Serves

Ingredients

3 1/2 ounces 100% cocoa unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped

12 ounces silken tofu, drained and brought to room temperature

3 medjool or 6 regular dates, soaked in warm water until soft, then drained and chopped

1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon agar agar powder (see note)

Optional Topping Ingredients:

100% cocao unsweetened chocolate shavings

raspberries or blackberries

fresh mint leaves

raw almonds, toasted and chopped

Instructions

Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, place silken tofu, dates, vanilla and agar in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add melted chocolate and blend to combine.

Transfer the mixture into 3 ramekins or small dishes and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Garnish with your choice of toppings, if desired.

Will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Note: Agar Agar is a vegetarian gelatin that is made from seaweed. It can be used as a thickening agent in a variety of recipes. If using agar agar flakes instead of powder, double the amount.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 299, Protein 10 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Sugars 18 g, Total Fat 20.4 g, Saturated Fat 11.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 7.3 g, Beta-Carotene 21 ug, Vitamin C 0 mg, Calcium 92 mg, Iron 7.2 mg, Folate 21 ug, Magnesium 164 mg, Potassium 661 mg, Zinc 4 mg, Selenium 2.8 ug

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Dark Chocolate Mousse