Chocolate Protein Mousse
This Chocolate Mousse is only 2 ingredients!! Protein powder and canned coconut milk. I love this stuff! It's super simple to make and has a creamy, delicious taste. You can have this any time in your day really. It provides a high source of protein and healthy fat. Pair it with a serving of fruit or other type of carb source and you have a well-balanced meal or snack.
My personal tip is if you choose to have this as a healthy "treat" after dinner or late at night, don't add a carb source along with it. In the evening, keep your focus on protein and some healthy fat. If 1 scoop of protein sounds like too much, you can create the chocolate mousse with just half a scoop! Get creative with this.
I really recommend a plant protein for making this mousse. I've tried a whey protein and the consistency was way different and not very good at all. If you try a whey protein and the mousse works well for you, let me know which brand you used!
The plant protein I use is by PlantFusion. My favorite flavor is Cookies N' Creme, but I know the Chocolate flavor would work well in this recipe also. The Vanilla Bean isn't bad, but I prefer it only for smoothies. You can definitely use a whey protein if your body tolerates dairy just fine.
Below, I provided a link to the protein powder on Amazon if you want to try it! It's dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and contains no artificial sweeteners. And I think it's super affordable considering it's a high quality plant-based protein powder...that actually tastes good and doesn't have that gritty texture like most plant proteins do.
You can choose between a 1 lb. or 2 lb. container to try.
Click Here to Purchase or Get More Info on PlantFusion Protein Powders
You can also prepare the chocolate mousse ahead of time and store it in a small airtight container in the fridge. That way you have it handy to grab at home, eat it on-the-go or at your desk while at work. No excuses! 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, preferably a plant-based protein. Whey protein doesn't turn out the same way. (I mainly use PlantFusion Cookies n' Creme)
- About ¼ cup coconut milk, canned; preferably organic & full fat version for a thicker mousse. The “Lite” version is fine, it just won’t be as thick.
Directions
- Place a can of coconut milk in the fridge about 24 hours before using, or at least overnight so it can thicken. I usually keep a can in the fridge at all times so it’s always on hand.
- Then, to make the mousse, open the coconut milk can and give it a good stir. You’ll notice a thick cream on the top and possibly a thinner cream/water consistency at the bottom. If you want a rich and thick mousse then you can even just use the top of the cream and use the watery coconut milk at the bottom for in smoothies. But I found it’s best to stir it together and include the watery part at the bottom to help mix in the protein powder.
- Put a scoop of chocolate protein powder in a small bowl & pour in about 1/4c of coconut milk. Depending which type of protein powder you use and the thickness of the milk, you may need to add a little more or less than the ¼ cup. I never measure, I just add it as I go.
- Stir ingredients until all protein powder lumps are gone and you have a smooth, creamy consistency you like. That’s it!
- Other additions: Add some unsweetened almond or coconut milk (from carton) if you’re running low on canned coconut milk or want to do half and half. It works great!
For a little crunch, sprinkle some unsweetened coconut flakes, a few almonds, ground flaxseeds, or even a few chocolate chips for a healthy & delicious dessert.
