How much does this make?

The end result is about 2.5 cups of mousse.

Can I make this without a high speed food blender?

I tried to make cashew cream in a food processor before and was not happy with the texture. It stays rather grainy, so it won't come out as a perfectly creamy mousse.

Protein Cashew Chocolate Mousse

Name: Protein Cashew Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews (or a mix of cashews and almonds); 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of your choice); 5 dates (pitted); 3.5 oz (100g) 70% chocolate (melted); 2 scoops protein powder (Ideally chocolate flavoured. Use vegan protein powder to make this a vegan dessert.); 1 Pinch of salt (optional but recommended); 1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional); 1 tbsp Amaretto (optional)

Description

This Cashew Chocolate Mousse tastes just like a really good Mousse au Chocolate from France but is made with Cashews instead of cream and eggs. Using just 5 ingredients and a high speed blender, this makes a super indulgent tasting, yet healthy and high protein chocolate mousse in 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cup cashews (or a mix of cashews and almonds)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of your choice)
5 dates (pitted)
3.5 oz (100g) 70% chocolate (melted)
2 scoops protein powder (Ideally chocolate flavoured. Use vegan protein powder to make this a vegan dessert.)
1 Pinch of salt (optional but recommended)
1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
1 tbsp Amaretto (optional)

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Instructions

Soak the Cashews (and Almonds if using): Place the cashews (and almonds, if using) in a bowl and cover them with freshly boiled water. Let them soak for about 30 minutes. This step adds creaminess to the mousse.
Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the 70% chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between each burst until the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
Prepare the Blender: Drain the soaked cashews (and almonds) and discard the soaking water. Add them to the blender.
Add Ingredients to Blender: To the blender with the soaked cashews, add the unsweetened almond milk, dates, melted chocolate, protein powder, pinch of salt (if using), instant espresso powder (if using), and Amaretto (if using).
Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. This might take a few minutes, depending on the power of your blender. Scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer and Chill: Once the mixture is smooth, transfer the chocolate mousse into pretty jars or a lidded container. Cover with a lid or wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Chilling the mousse will help it set and develop its flavor.
Serve: When ready to serve, top the protein cashew chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries or a dollop of cashew cream for an extra touch of decadence.