Thick and Creamy Chocolate Mousse (Recipe)

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A rich and indulgent chocolate mousse made from fruit and beans? You’ll have to try it to believe it!

Serves 3

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups cooked black beans or 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added or low-sodium black beans, drained
• 1 small apple, peeled and cored
• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder
• 3 Medjool or 6 regular dates, pitted
• ¼ cup soy, hemp, or almond milk
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut for garnish, if desired

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except coconut to a high-powered blender and blend thoroughly until a smooth, even texture is achieved. Add more non-dairy milk by the tablespoon if needed to blend, being careful not to add too much. Mixture should be very thick.
2. Place in bowls, cover, and chill well in refrigerator before serving.
3. Garnish with coconut if desired. Delicious, and it freezes well.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 364 Protein: 13 grams Carbohydrates: 66 grams Sugars: 27 grams Total fat: 9.9 grams Saturated fat: 5.9 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 19 milligrams Fiber: 18.3 grams Beta carotene: 40 micrograms Vitamin C: 5 milligrams Calcium: 85 milligrams Iron: 4.8 milligrams Folate: 153 micrograms Magnesium: 188 milligrams Potassium: 980 milligrams Zinc: 2.5 milligrams Selenium: 7.1 micrograms