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Chocolate Coconut Protein Mousse

This chocolate coconut protein mousse is filled with all the good things; its beyond tasty, is super easy to make using just a few ingredients. There is nothing here not to love!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword cashew butter protein mousse, chocolate coconut protein mousse, chocolate mousse healthy, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein mousse
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat solid part only see note below
  • 2 tablespoons cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

  • Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Chopped nuts
  • Fresh fruit or berries 

Instructions

  • Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making this mousse to allow coconut cream to separate.
    I store a can in the fridge so there’s always one ready to go. Be sure to use full-fat canned coconut cream for this recipe. Try not to shake the can, because you want the cream separate from the water underneath.)
    Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.
    Transfer the hardened cream only to a bowl. Using either a stand mixer or hand beaters (or a fork and a ton of strength and patience), whip the cream until smooth.
    Using a low speed, slowly start to whip the coconut cream (using the same techniques you would for regular dairy cream). Add cashew butter, cocoa, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract and gradually work to a higher speed until the ingredients are well combined and you have incorporated enough air for the desired texture.
    Top with your favourite toppings like delicious whipped coconut cream, shaved chocolate, chopped nuts for a bit of added crunch or a handful of fresh berries and serve immediately. This will also keep well in the refrigerator for several days.
    Plain delicious whipped coconut cream recipe is below in notes.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.
It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.
Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.
Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream
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