Tofu Chocolate Mousse (Vegan, Sugar-Free)
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This rich, decadent, silky Tofu Chocolate Mousse is the perfect dessert. Made with silken tofu, bananas, tahini, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, it’s healthy, chocolatey, and so easy to make!
I love creating new recipes with a few, simple ingredients I keep on hand. There’s nothing like a mouthwatering vegan chocolate mousse to boost your mood!
Traditional chocolate mousse is packed with refined sugar and way too complicated! That’s why I created this decadent but easy tofu mousse. You can’t even tell this vegan chocolate treat is packed with nutrients.
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It’s a super easy AND super healthy low-sugar dessert. It’s velvety, nutty and rich in chocolate flavor.
Tahini is the secret ingredient. Tahini is a condiment made from sesame seeds that have been soaked and crushed. It has a high concentration of healthy oils, and it’s filled with heart-healthy omega-3s. It gives the mousse a rich, nutty consistency that goes well with the cocoa powder!
Plus, for this sugar-free chocolate mousse, you don’t need any added sugar! The natural sweetness from the banana, plus a touch of maple syrup is all you need.
This healthy chocolate mouse is 100% raw, natural, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan and totally delicious!
👩🍳 Why This Recipe Works
- Better than regular chocolate mousse
- Made with tofu, but you’d never know it!
- Curb that sweet tooth with a healthy dessert
- An easy vegan dessert that looks fancy
- Vegan, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free
- Satisfies your chocolate cravings
- A perfect texture with no heavy cream
- No dairy products or refined sugar
- Makes for the creamiest chocolate mousse ever!
🥘 Ingredients
Silken tofu chocolate mousse requires five simple ingredients found at your local grocery store. For nutritional information and the full ingredients list / recipe method, see the recipe card below.
Tofu: Soft silken tofu is the perfect base for this indulgent vegan chocolate mousse. Make sure you buy silken tofu and not extra firm or firm tofu! I like using organic tofu whenever it’s available since non organic soy is typically GMO.
Bananas: The bananas along with the tofu make the creamy base! The bananas are a key ingredient in this easy vegan chocolate mousse, so don’t substitute them if possible – the riper, the better! They give this raw chocolate mousse a creamy texture and natural sweetness.
Tahini: To ensure your mousse is velvety and smooth, add in some tahini. It’s usually found in the condiment aisle or near the ethnic foods.
Cocoa Powder: This provides all the rich dark chocolate flavor. For an intense chocolate flavor, use Dutch cocoa powder.
Sweetener: I recommend using a touch of maple syrup to add just a bit more sweetness to this vegan chocolate pudding. Agave, honey, coconut sugar, white sugar, or liquid stevia are great options too.
📖 Variations
Here are a few simple ways to customize this decadent dessert.
- Toppings: Top this creamy chocolate mousse with bittersweet chocolate shavings, fresh berries, coconut cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, granola, freeze-dried berries, cacao nibs, or nut butter!
- Mix-ins: Stir in melted chocolate for even more chocolate flavor. Melt 1/2 cup of good quality chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Sweetener: Bananas add natural sweetness, but you can add more sweetener to taste. Stir in maple syrup gradually until you reach the desired sweetness.
- Nut Butter: If you don’t have tahini, try swapping it for creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or even cashew butter!
- Peppermint Extract: Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite combinations. Add in a ½ a teaspoon of peppermint extract. The combination is amazing!
- Vanilla Extract: This helps bring out the sweetness of this delicious chocolate mousse even more!
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are rich in plant-based protein and fiber. You can add them in ground, or right after you blend the mousse – before you put it in the fridge. Adding them whole gives the mousse a different (but still delicious) texture!
🔪 Instructions
This vegan tofu chocolate mousse recipe is a breeze to make!
Blend Ingredients: Place the soft tofu, bananas, tahini, cocoa powder, and maple syrup into a blender. Blend the tofu mixture until smooth. A large food processor will also work.
Transfer Mousse: Spoon the chocolate tofu mousse into individual cups or ramekins.
Refrigerate: Refrigerate for around 3 hours, or overnight. Top with a few dark chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries, or coconut whipped cream, and enjoy!
❓ Recipe FAQs
Vegan mousse can be made of silken tofu, avocado, or whipped coconut cream. All of these ingredients have a creamy mousse-like texture. It is then mixed with cocoa powder and a sweetener. This tofu chocolate mousse recipe is made with silken tofu, bananas, and maple syrup!
Store the vegan mousse in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cover with plastic wrap and keep away from other foods that have strong odors, or store in an airtight container.
Yes! This is a much healthier way to enjoy a chocolate treat without all the added calories and fat. Here’s why this recipe is so good for you:
Refined Sugar-Free: So many mousse recipes are LOADED with processed and refined sugars. Using maple syrup and bananas is the perfect way to add sweetness without adding refined sugar.
Low Calorie: One serving of this chocolate dessert is only 115 calories!
Protein and Fiber: This mousse does provide you with some valuable protein and fiber. 4 grams of protein and 1.8 grams of fiber per serving.
💭 Expert Tips
- The longer the vegan tofu chocolate mousse sets in the fridge, the better it will be. Allow it to set overnight for best results!
- There is no need to over-mix the mousse when you are blending it. Once it’s smooth and creamy, you’re good to go!
- Make this vegan chocolate mousse recipe ahead of time, and transfer it into single-serving containers with airtight lids. Refrigerate for a quick snack or grab and go treat. Each recipe makes 6 servings.
- Use this recipe as a healthy treat for kids! It’s creamy, thick, and full of deep chocolate flavor. It’s perfect for kids since it’s easy to eat, low in sugar, and higher in protein than most desserts! It’s a great way to sneak in some nutrients in the form of a treat!
- Dairy-free chocolate mousse can be served at room temperature, but is best served chilled.
- This decadent treat makes a delicious dip too! Use graham crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit as dippers!
🍫 More Chocolate Desserts!
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Ganache Tart
- No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
- Chocolate Banana Muffin
- Vegan Tahini Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
- Healthy Chocolate Pudding Recipe (Easy, Raw, Vegan)
📋 Recipe Card
Tofu Chocolate Mousse (Vegan, Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 block silken soft tofu
- 2 large bananas or 3 small
- 2 tbsp tahini or almond butter
- 1½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. If using chia seeds, they can be added to the mixture before or after blending.
- Refrigerate for around 3 hours, ideally overnight.
Notes
- Cinnamon: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a warm spiced flavor.
- Cocoa Powder: If you craving even more deep chocolate flavor, add a dusting of cocoa powder on top.
- Nut Butter: If you don’t have tahini, try swapping it for creamy peanut butter or almond butter, or even cashew butter!
- Peppermint Extract: Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite combinations. Add in a ½ a teaspoon of peppermint extract. The combination is amazing!
- Chocolate: Sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top of this vegan chocolate mousse. Yummy!
- Chia Seeds: You can add them in ground, or right after you blend the mousse – before you put it in the fridge. Adding them whole gives the mousse a different (but still delicious) texture!
- The longer the chocolate mousse sets in the fridge, the better it will be. I like to allow it to set overnight when I have planned in advance.
- There is no need to over-mix the mousse when you are blending it. Once it’s smooth and creamy, then you are good to go.
- Make this vegan chocolate mousse ahead of time, and transfer it into single-serving containers with airtight lids. Refrigerate for a quick snack or grab and go treat. Each recipe makes 6 servings.
Loved it! Less rich than a typical mousse and not too sweet (both great things, in my opinion!) I used tahini and it worked so well with cocoa! Another brilliant recipe – thanks!
Woohoo! Thanks so much Ieva!!
I love these!! Perfect for me who loves chocolate for real. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Yay! So glad you liked it!
Looks so good! Do you think this recipe would work with homemade date paste as a substitute for maple syrup?
Thanks Christina! I haven’t tried it with date paste, but I think really any sweetener would work so I would give it a shot!
Ohhh definitely giving this a try! It sounds not only scrumptious but healthy. A win-win!
Totally!! It really is a win-win – enjoy! 🙂
These were the perfect snack to satisfy my chocolate cravings!
Yes!! I’m so glad you liked this recipe Alisa!
This recipe will be a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack! My kids love everything chocolate, and I am sure they would enjoy this.
Definitely!! It’s a great way to give your kids a healthy treat!
I love chocolate mousse so much and this vegan version looks so delicious!!
Thanks Chris! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you!
I am definitely intrigued by the ingredients in this, but banana and chocolate definitely pair well so I can see it working!
Yes!! It’s super rich and creamy – you will love it!
Such a great idea to use bananas in this dessert and it looks so decadent too.
Thanks so much Amanda! Enjoy!
Hi,
My partner unfortunately doesn’t like bananas.
Will it still taste ok without? Or maybe increase maple syrup?
Thanks,
Izzy
Hi Izzy! It won’t have as nice of a texture (or flavor) without the bananas! You could try just increasing the maple syrup, but again I’m not sure if the texture will still be off! It’s worth a shot though. If you do omit the bananas entirely you’ll have to let me know if it still works!
Hello Anjali
Thank you for this recipe. Will try it today. Have you tried any variations of this–with other fruits? If you’ve tried a strawberry /blueberry variation, can you post the recipe here? thanks for the wealth of knowledge you share here to help others and for all these delicious recipes.
Lavanya
Hi Lavanya! So yes! You can add any fruit on top of this mousse – like make the mousse according to this recipe, and add fresh strawberries/blueberries on top. That would taste great. I wouldn’t recommend adding fruits into the mousse though, I’d use them more as a topping. Let me know if that makes sense and if you have any other questions!
For someone who doesn’t like banana, they may want to try using avocado. I haven’t done so myself for this recipe, but it makes an excellent sub for bananas in smoothies. I would probably skip the tahini, though, since avocado brings fat with it.
I agree – avocado would totally work in place of the banana in this recipe! And yes, depending on how much fat you want in the mousse, you can adjust the tahini as needed!
Since when has tofu been raw? The soy milk is always cooked when making tofu. This isn´t vegan either. Vegans don´t use honey.
Hi Mannu, for tofu that is technically true, but since nothing is cooked when making this mousse it would still be considered “raw.” Even those following a raw food diet eat tofu. And we have honey or maple syrup listed for a sweetener so to make it vegan you’d use maple syrup instead of honey.