My ultimate healthy chocolate mousse (anti-inflammatory and actually delicious)

Ingredients

• 100 g Dark Chocolate (80%+ cocoa) (high‑cocoa content, minimal ingredients (cocoa, cocoa butter), no emulsifiers)
• 200 g Silken Tofu (organic, plain, no additives)
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup (pure grade A, used sparingly for sweetness)
• 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (cold‑pressed, early harvest, stored in dark glass)
• 1 pinch Sea Salt (enhances chocolate flavor)
• 50 g Ground Almonds (optional topping) (for almond crumble topping)
• 50 g Raw Cacao Powder (optional topping) (adds chocolate depth to crumble)
• 1 tbsp Honey (optional topping) (binds almond crumble)
• 120 g Fresh Berries or Fig Slices (optional garnish) (adds freshness and extra antioxidants)
• 20 g Pistachios, finely chopped (optional garnish) (for color and extra fiber)

Instructions

1. Set up a bain‑marie

   Fill the saucepan with about 2 cm of water, place over low‑medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT2M

2. Melt the dark chocolate

   Place the tempered glass bowl over the saucepan, add the 100 g dark chocolate and stir occasionally until fully melted and glossy (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

3. Blend the tofu base

   In the blender, combine silken tofu, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth (about 1 minute).

   Time: PT1M

4. Combine chocolate and tofu

   Pour the melted chocolate into the blender with the tofu mixture and blend briefly (10‑15 seconds) just to incorporate.

   Time: PT1M

5. Portion the mousse

   Using the spatula, spoon the mousse into four champagne coupes, smoothing the tops.

   Time: PT2M

6. Chill

   Place the filled glasses in the refrigerator and chill for at least 45 minutes until set.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 4°C

7. Prepare optional almond crumble (optional)

   In a small bowl, mix ground almonds, raw cacao powder, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey. Use your hands to form small clumps, then break into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

8. Garnish and serve

   Top each mousse with a spoonful of almond crumble, fresh berries or figs, and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

206

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

19 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g