Light, airy and delightfully rich, this peanut butter mousse is the perfect sweet treat any time of day. Made with chickpea aquafaba (the useful liquid from the can) for a fluffy texture, and layered with silky chocolate ganache, this little treat delivers indulgent flavor without dairy or gluten. A sprinkle of flaky salt takes it to the next level—because who can resist that sweet-salty magic?
Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 218 kcal
Ingredients
Mousse
- 5 Tbsp. chickpea aquafaba chilled in can, chickpeas reserved for other use
- 3.5 oz. coconut milk or coconut cream, chilled 24 hours
- 3.5 oz. peanut butter smooth, unsalted
- 5 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Chocolate ganache
- 1.6 oz. dark chocolate of choice
- 3 Tbsp. oat milk or nondairy milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp. maple syrup or to taste
Garnish
- Salt flakes optional but recommended
Instructions
Mousse
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In bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of chickpea aquafaba and lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Open chilled can of coconut milk/cream and scoop out 3.5 oz. of solidified cream on top; place it in a mixing bowl. To bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla; use electric mixer to mix until smooth. Add more maple syrup to taste.
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To peanut butter mixture, add 1/3 of the chilled aquafaba meringue, folding it in gently to combine. Repeat 2 more times until all meringue is incorporated.
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Divide this mixture evenly into six small glasses and place in freezer for about 10 minutes.
Ganache
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In small mixing bowl, place chopped chocolate.
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In saucepan, heat oat milk until just before boiling and pour it into bowl with chocolate; mix until smooth. Let cool and spoon 1 tablespoon over each peanut butter mousse and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight until set.
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Just prior to serving, sprinkle with flake salt.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0.2mg0%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 217mg6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 18IU0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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