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    Home » Chocolate Desserts » Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Published: Sep 21, 2019 · Modified: Jan 22, 2023 by Natalia · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    This Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse is healthy, creamy and absolutely irresistible. It’s vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free. A low fat chocolate dessert that’s perfect for a healthy, yet delicious treat!

    Dairy-free Chocolate Mousse

    Can you believe we’re halfway through September? Summer has literally flown for me this year, it has been a really good one. Lots of hiking, swimming and sunbathing. And some work too, but I don’t complain, working on my blog is one of my favorite things.

    It’s a bit cooler here, although still too hot for my taste, anyway I was really looking forward to start making fall recipes. I have a few to try and share here once I’m happy with them. Fall is a magical season, don’t you think so?

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse recipe

    What Is Vegan Chocolate Mousse

    Chocolate mousse is a light and airy dessert made basically with white eggs, chocolate and sugar. As for the VEGAN chocolate mousse, the eggs get replaced with one of the several existing options, depending on your taste. Egg whites can be substituted for aquafaba, sweet potato, avocado, coconut cream or tofu.

    If you’re looking to exactly mimic the fluffy texture of the traditional chocolate mousse, going for aquafaba (chick pea water) is better. However, if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably find the process of making chocolate mousse with aquafaba a bit laborious.

    So far, I’ve made vegan tofu chocolate mousse, you can find the recipe here, and vegan sweet potato chocolate mousse, the one I’m sharing with you in that post. Both are super easy and made in no time.

    Gluten-free Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    How To Make Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this smooth and delicious sweet potato chocolate mousse. Sweet potatoes, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and brandy. Yes, brandy, trust me on this one. Optional, without a doubt, but I recommend you give it a try.

    As with most of my recipes, this is designed to be simple and easy to make. This dessert comes together in 5 minutes once the sweet potatoes are baked. I normally cook them in advance so that they have plenty of time to cool down.

    Once the sweet potatoes are ready, place them in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients, and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides with a spatula when needed.

    Let the chocolate mousse chill for an hour in the fridge and then serve topped with vegan whipped heavy cream or coconut cream.

    Easy Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Can I Freeze Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Yes, you can. In fact, I sometimes make a double batch and freeze it in small individual containers. Then it’s just a matter of allowing it to thaw for a while and voilà, you have a delicious and healthy chocolate mousse in no time and with no effort. Because we all get hit by crazy cravings from time to time 😉

    To freeze the chocolate mousse, spoon it out into an airtight container, leaving some room for expansion as the mousse freezes and seal the container.

    I don’t always label them since mine are normally gone in few weeks although I admit that it’s a good practice. It easily helps you know the content and the freezing date, so feel free to label them if you want. Once the containers are ready, freeze the chocolate mousse for up to two months.

    Ideally, you should thaw the mousse in the refrigerator but since we cannot always preview everything, leaving it unfreeze on the kitchen counter works perfectly for me.

    Homemade Vegan Chocolate Mousse

    RECIPE

    Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse (vegan & gluten-free)

    NATALIA @ SIMPLE GREEN RECIPES
    This Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse is healthy, creamy and absolutely irresistible. It’s vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free. A low fat chocolate dessert that’s perfect for a healthy, yet delicious treat!
    4.94 from 47 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    For the Chocolate Mousse:

    • 2 cups sweet potato purée fresh or canned or 5 fresh medium sweet potatoes
    • 1 cup coconut milk full fat
    • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoons brandy

    For the toppings:

    • ½ cup coconut whipped cream or another plant based cream of your choice
    • 2 tablespoons shredded chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • To cook the sweet potatoes, you can either microwave, bake or steam them. I prefer to bake them. To bake the sweet potatoes, start by heating the oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them all around with a fork or skewer. This helps speed up the process a bit.
    • Then, put them on a baking tray and bake for 40-60 minutes or until tender. Leave them cool. Once at room temperature, peel them. 
    • Place the baked sweet potato, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and brandy into your food processor or blender. Process until well incorporated and smooth, scraping sides at least twice. Spoon the mousse into glasses and refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken a bit as it cools.
    • While the mousse is chilling make the coconut whipped cream. Chill your coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, chill a medium mixing bowl 10 minutes before making the whipped cream. Open the can of coconut milk and scoop the thickened cream into the refrigerated bowl. Beat on medium speed for 5-8 minutes. Taste and add sugar if you prefer it sweeter. 
    • Finely, shred the chocolate.
    • To serve the mousse, top it with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and sprinkle some shredded chocolate on top. Enjoy!

    Additional Info

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    Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    If you like this Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse, you may also like:

    Vegan Chocolate Mousse Oat Cups

    Gluten-free Chocolate Mousse Oat Cups

    Raw Vegan Chocolate Tartlets

    Easy Raw Vegan Chocolate Tartlets

    Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

    Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

    More dessert ideas from favorite blogs:

    Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Bars from Vegan Richa

    Natalia's Signature
    « Vegan Blueberry Oat Pancakes
    Vegan Banoffee Pie »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Fernando

      March 13, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      Lovely mousse. Thanks for sharing,

      Reply
      • Natalia

        March 15, 2022 at 7:03 am

        Hi Fernando, you’re so welcome! And thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    2. Hayley Dhanecha

      September 13, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      We loved this vegan sweet potato chocolate mousse, such a delicious treat it was. My friend asked for a recipe, I’ve shared this page with her 🙂

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 11:44 am

        That is great to hear! I am so glad that you loved the chocolate mousse that much! Thank you so much for sharing it with your friend! XO

        Reply
    3. Cathleen

      September 12, 2021 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is everything I want in a mousse! And it is so perfect for fall! Bookmarked to make later this week, thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 11:45 am

        You’re welcome Cathleen! This is one of our favourite fall desserts. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    4. Naïby

      September 12, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Substituting egg whites with sweet potato is news to me! I usually use avocado for the creaminess and the richness. I’m looking forward to trying this way of doing chocolate mousse.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Hi Naïby, you will be AMAZED by how creamy and silky this chocolate mousse is! You won’t even taste the sweet potato! ❤️

        Reply
    5. Brianna

      September 12, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      Love when I can make healthier versions of my favorite desserts! Love the texture sweet potatoes bring to this mousse.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Me too! It’s easy, healthy, chocolatey and indulgent! I’m so glad you are loving this sweet potato chocolate mousse!

        Reply
    6. Marisa F. Stewart

      September 12, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was perfect for my chocolate loving family. I’m always trying to stick some nutritious ingredients in the desserts. It doesn’t always work out and they’ll turn up their noses at it. Well, not so with this recipe. They really loved the light chocolate flavor and the creamy texture. I’ll be making it again.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 2:26 pm

        Thank you, Marisa! So happy to hear your family loved it. I am beyond happy to read your positive review. Thank you so much! ❤️

        Reply
    7. Mikayla

      September 11, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you.. I just love sweet desserts as does my kiddo. He never even paused while eating his, an extra serving of healthy food for the day!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        My son also loves this chocolate mousse! It’s a delicious sweet treat with hidden nutritious veggies in every bite! XO

        Reply
    8. silvia

      September 11, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potato and chocolate? I would have never thought about this combination, but reading the recipe all makes sense. I had used coconut milk in the past and I’m always amazed by its texture and versatility. This is a great and different dessert. Yum

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 2:56 pm

        I can’t agree more, coconut milk pairs perfectly with the sweet potato. Decadent enough to be dessert but healthy enough to be breakfast or snack. Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
      • Andrea

        June 15, 2024 at 12:01 am

        5 stars
        This recipe was so tasty! I left out the brandy since I was planning to give it to my kids. I added in some cinnamon to give it more depth of flavour (maybe what the brandy is typically there for). The cinnamon worked out great.

        Both of my kids loved it, especially my two-year-old!

        Reply
        • Natalia

          June 16, 2024 at 5:18 am

          Thank you, Andrea, for your feedback, and for using my recipes! I love creating them! I’m so glad your kids loved the mousse!

          Reply
    9. Michelle

      September 10, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      I am all for this sweet potato and chocolate mousse. I love how easy it is to make and that it’s both gluten free and vegan! This is something I plan to make as an after dinner dessert often.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        September 19, 2021 at 3:02 pm

        That would be a really yummy way to finish a dinner! I would love to hear how it worked out for you ❤️

        Reply
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