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This Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse is a delicious treat that’s made with only 4 ingredients! It is also high in protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made vegan.

vegan tofu matcha white chocolate mousse

I have been trying to lose weight lately. The problem is I have a severe sweet tooth, so cutting sweets out altogether could hurt. The key is to make healthier choices when it comes to eating dessert.

Traditional chocolate mousse is typically made with ingredients like eggs, heavy cream, and butter. And guess what? With a bit of testing, it can be made healthier thanks to a secret ingredient.

I have found that silken tofu is just such a versatile ingredient and you can use it in so many different ways, like this right here. I substitute it for the heavy cream, which makes the mousse a whole lot healthier.

Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse that is so light and fluffy, perfect as a light after-dinner treat. Plus, you can make it with just 4 simple ingredients. It is high in protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made vegan.

tofu matcha white chocolate mouse topped with greek yogurt, strawberry, and blueberries

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Minimal ingredients. You only need 4 ingredients!
Minimal preparation. Blend your ingredients until smooth and you have a delicious, protein-packed, creamy chocolate mousse!
High in antioxidants. Matcha contains high amounts of substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
High in protein. Tofu is an excellent plant protein source.
Can be made vegan. Use vegan white chocolate to make this recipe vegan.
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Egg-free

Ingredients You Need

Silken tofu. Any variety of silken tofu will work, but please do not use firmer tofu, such as extra firm tofu. This variety will be way too thick and taste strongly of tofu.
White chocolate. Either white chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar will work well, so use what you have! You can also use vegan chocolate for this recipe.
Matcha. Matcha is a type of green tea made from the powdered leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. When purchasing matcha check that the powder is vibrant green in color, has an ultra-fine silky texture, and is packaged to limit exposure to air and light.
Vanilla extract. To add depth of flavor.

Tofu in Chocolate Mousse

One of tofu’s signature qualities is its neutral flavor. It is both the biggest complaint about tofu and its biggest advantage! Sure, it means you can’t simply gobble tofu on its own. However, it also means that you can make it taste like anything you want!

This Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse is the perfect example. The use of tofu gives this dessert its thick, creamy texture, and a huge amount of plant-based protein per serving! And if you didn’t know that this mousse contained tofu, you would never have guessed it.

This recipe uses silken tofu which is soft, jiggly tofu, often referred to as Japanese tofu. It is made like regular firm tofu, but the soy milk is coagulated without curdling the milk. It results in a softer texture that is perfect to use in vegan dessert recipes. The recipe will work with other tofu varieties, but the taste won’t be as good. Other tofu varieties will be way too thick and taste strongly of tofu.

Pro Tips

The key to making this recipe is to use room-temperature silken tofu. You should not use cold tofu because melted chocolate firms up and hardens too fast if in contact with cold ingredients.

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