Vegan, refined sugar free, dairy free, gluten free
Indulge guilt-free with this heavenly Cashew Chocolate Mousse infused with the adaptogenic wonders of Reishi powder! This vegan delight is not only dairy and refined sugar-free but also packs a punch of health benefits. Rich, creamy, and oh-so-decadent, each spoonful is a blissful retreat into chocolatey paradise. Whip it up and treat yourself to a moment of pure indulgence.
what you need
1 cup cashews (soaked for a minimum of 6 hours)
1 x 400ml can coconut cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips or vegan dark chocolate
2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon Reishi powder
2 Tablespoons of your choice of maple syrup, rice malt syrup, honey or monk fruit
Optional toppings: sliced organic strawberries, organic raspberries, organic shredded coconut, organic cacao nibs, dark chocolate shavings, fresh mint leaves
what to do
- Melt the chocolate and half the coconut oil in a pan. Stir over medium heat until chocolate has melted. Remove and cool.
- Place the drained cashews in a blender and add the liquid part of the coconut cream (reserve the creamy part for later). Add the vanilla extract, sweetener and salt and blend until thick and creamy.
- Add the cooled melted chocolate to the blender and blend until well combined.
- Put the reserved coconut cream and Reishi powder into the blender along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
- Blend for 15-30 seconds, making sure not to over blend the mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into individual serving dishes and place in the fridge overnight.
- Before serving add sliced strawberries, mint leaves, coconut flakes, cacao nibs and a dusting of Reishi powder.
