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I joke that my husband’s favorite recipes are the ones you can eat without teeth. He’s obsessed with my high-protein chia seed pudding, tofu chocolate mousse, and ultra-soft 3-ingredient brownies. Now we have one more recipe to add to that list – this 3-ingredient healthy chocolate mousse! It’s rich and chocolatey, yet airy, healthy, and impressively low in sugar. Also… you can totally eat this without teeth. HA!

Why You’ll LOVE This Healthy Chocolate Mousse

This rich and creamy chocolate mousse is a dream come true for chocolate lovers seeking a healthier indulgence. Made with just three simple ingredients – unsweetened coconut cream, melted chocolate chips, and cocoa powder—it’s a decadent dessert that’s both satisfying and guilt-free. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or simply looking for a low-sugar treat, this mousse fits the bill perfectly!

3 ingredient healthy chocolate mousse in a ramekin with a strawberry on top.

What Makes This Recipe Healthy

Dairy-Free & Vegan: Utilizes coconut cream instead of dairy, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Low Sugar: Sweetened naturally with chocolate chips and cocoa powder, eliminating the need for added sugars.
Gluten-Free: Contains no gluten-containing ingredients, making it safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
Simple Ingredients: Only three main ingredients are needed, making this recipe straightforward and accessible.

overhead image of 3 ingredient healthy chocolate mousse in a ramekin with a spoon.

Storage Tips

Refrigeration: Store any leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the mousse in individual portions. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Note that the texture may change slightly upon freezing and thawing.

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3-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Mousse

This rich and creamy 3-ingredient healthy chocolate mousse is the ultimate easy dessert you’ll want on repeat. Made with coconut cream, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips, it’s naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for a quick treat, this mousse is indulgent, wholesome, and ready in minutes!

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Prep Time: 10

Chilling Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 hand or stand mixer

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened coconut cream (the thick white part at the topof a can of full-fat coconut milk)
1/4 cup chocolate chips melted
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

For the strawberry topping:

1 cup fresh strawberries stems removed

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and beat with the Zwilling XTEND Cordless Hand Mixer until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the mousse into individual bowls or jars, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until the mousse is set.
Make the strawberry topping by adding the strawberries to a cup, then pureeing them with the Zwilling XTEND Cordless Hand Blender until smooth.
Remove the chocolate mousse from the fridge, top with the pureed strawberry and a dollop of whipped cream. Yum!

Nutrition

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This homemade vegan caramel sauce is perfectly sweet and super easy to make! It comes together in one saucepan, with just 3 ingredients, and in under 5 minutes. This vegan caramel is delicious drizzled over ice cream, apples, cake, or cookies! Try it over my no-churn vegan vanilla ice cream recipe, or even on top of my healthy apple crisp. YUM!

3 ingredient vegan caramel sauce being poured over a green apple.

What You’ll Need

Coconut Cream – Coconut cream is the thick, white cream found at the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. It’s important to note that coconut cream can only be obtained by a can of full-fat coconut milk, not low-fat or boxed coconut milk. Native Organics also sells a great canned coconut cream, which is what I used in this recipe. Also, remember to only use the coconut cream and not any of the liquid found at the bottom of the can. To do this, open your can of full-fat coconut milk or cream, then scrape and remove the cream from the top. Fill a one-cup measurer with this coconut cream, then save the liquid for use in smoothies later on!

Maple Syrup – This natural sweetener is the only sweetener in this vegan dessert recipe! Our vegan caramel is so much healthier than your standard caramel because it contains only natural ingredients, and has a lot less sugar. However, healthier doesn’t mean any less delicious. Maple syrup gives this sauce an irresistibly rich flavor.

Peanut Butter – Peanut butter is the finishing touch to this recipe, adding the perfect texture and flavor. Though if you’re not a fan of peanut butter, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, or sunflower seed butter in its place!

vegan caramel sauce being whisked in a saucepan

This Vegan Caramel Is….

Healthy
Plant-Based
Gluten-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Paleo
& Delicious!

Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs

Make it Nut-Free: Replace the peanut butter in this recipe with 1/4 cup of sunflower seed butter!

Make it Paleo: Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a delicious paleo caramel recipe.

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3-Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 cup coconut cream, see Notes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter

Instructions

Add coconut cream and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until bubbling, then reduce to low heat and continue stirring for 3 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in almond or peanut butter. Let cool, it’ll continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

Coconut Cream: Coconut cream is the thick, white creamy part at the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. You can only obtain coconut cream from either a can of full-fat coconut milk, or a can of coconut cream.

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