Heart-Healthy Caramel Mousse
Indulge guilt-free with this delightful Heart-Healthy Caramel Mousse, a creamy dessert crafted entirely from wholesome, natural ingredients. Sweetened naturally with velvety Medjool dates and enriched with coconut cream, this mousse offers a luscious caramel-like flavor without the refined sugars. Chia seeds provide a nourishing boost while helping achieve the perfect thick consistency, all without the need for cooking. Topped with crunchy toasted almonds and aromatic fresh mint leaves, this refreshing treat is as elegant as it is nutritious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, this recipe is dairy-free, plant-based, and downright indulgent. Whether you're following a healthy lifestyle or simply craving something light and sweet, this mousse is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Toasted almonds, chopped
- 6 pieces Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
Drain the dates and transfer them to a blender or food processor.
Add the unsweetened almond milk to the blender with the dates.
Add the coconut cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
Add the chia seeds to the blender and pulse a few times until the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Do not over-blend as you want the seeds to remain whole.
Transfer the mousse mixture into serving cups or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the chia seeds to thicken the mousse.
Before serving, top each cup with a sprinkle of toasted chopped almonds and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Enjoy this heart-healthy dessert with a smooth caramel-like flavor made from natural ingredients!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
