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    4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse

    Dec 6, 2022 by Faith VanderMolen

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    Sweetened with fruit and full of healthy fats, this rich and chocolaty 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse is perfect for dessert or even a decadent breakfast!

    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-5

    I am so thankful that I can say Brett and I have a wonderful marriage! Don't get me wrong, we're not perfect and we still have conflicts, but they're often minor and dissolve after some conversation. Other than him being an introvert and me being an extrovert, we have the exact same Myers-Briggs personality type. We love doing a lot of the same things and often agree on different topics.

    Because we see each other often, whether at the house or in language class, and are often traveling to fun places together, we often forget that we haven't gone on an official date in a while. We realized this again recently and since then have been making a conscious effort to have some "Faith and Brett time" every other week or so.

    When we first moved to China, we felt like we were just trying to keep our heads above water. We had to navigate a completely different culture, find a place to live, furnish our house, figure out how to buy and order food and so much more. Going on dates was the last thing on our minds. But now, we feel like we can come up with fun things to do together. I just shared a What I Ate Wednesday post where I talked about an afternoon date that Brett and I went on recently, but we also went on an evening date recently that was really fun. We had a delicious home cooked meal at home and then went on a long walk to the movie theatre to see the Captain America movie. Movies don't always play in English in our city, so we try to go see the ones that they do show in English.

    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-6

    The funny thing is, movie theaters in China are so different than theaters in America. It seems like all the movies they feature are in 3D. Before I moved to China I don't think I had ever seen a movie in 3D! The theaters also are super warm. In America I'm so used to bringing a sweatshirt, sometimes even a blanket, to the theater because of how hard they blast the A/C. In China though, we often leave the theaters sweating and in dire need of fresh air and H2O. The last weird thing about movie theaters in China is that people are okay with talking on the phone during the movie. Several times throughout the movie you'll hear someone's phone ring and then they'll proceed to answer their call and have a conversation. Thankfully they do it semi-quietly so it's not too distracting, but I feel like if that happened in America, the person on the phone would get the dirtiest looks from everyone around them!

    But no complaints here! I'm just thankful to be able to go on dates with my husband and watch a movie in English!

    It's the little things people.

    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-1
    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-2

    Another great thing to do on date night is eat dessert.

    I mean, come on, really.

    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-3

    How could you not want to dive into this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse?! I'm so happy with this simple, healthy dessert. It takes minutes to make and is full of healthy fats, natural sugars, and rich chocolate. Brett and I love this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse topped with chocolate or cacao nibs, but you could add in any other toppings that you desire.

    4 INGREDIENT Chocolate Cherry Mousse! This healthy, sweet and creamy 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse couldn't be easier to make or healthier for you. Vegan and Gluten Free!-4

    If you give this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse a try, I'd love to hear about it! Take a picture add tag #theconscientiouseater on Instagram or leave a comment below letting me know your thoughts!

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    4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse

    4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse

    Faith VanderMolen
    Sweetened with fruit and full of healthy fats, this rich and chocolaty 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse is perfect for dessert or even a decadent breakfast!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 370 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vitamix 5200 Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ripe avocado stone removed
    • 1 ½ cups frozen pitted cherries thawed or fresh
    • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
    • 4 pitted Medjool dates
    • Optional Toppings: chopped dark chocolate, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, or cacao nibs

    Instructions 

    • Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth.
    • Place in the fridge to chill or top with optional toppings and enjoy right away.

    Notes

    I love this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Mousse topped with chocolate or cacao nibs, but you could add in any other toppings that you desire.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 1127mgFiber: 14gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      June 15, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Mmm this looks like an incredible date night dessert! Hooray for movies in English and fun dates with your husband!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 15, 2016 at 6:44 pm

        Hooray is right!! Thanks so much Liv! I hope you're enjoying your summer so far!

        Reply
    2. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

      June 14, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Oh you know how I feel about chocolate and cherry <3 This mousse looks soooooo good!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 15, 2016 at 7:25 am

        So glad you like it Rachel! I hope you can give it a try too:)

        Reply
    3. oscar says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      I started drinking warm lemon water every morning and it has really helped with digestion. Something to think about....

      http://tasty-yummies.com/2013/03/18/10-benefits-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water-every-morning/

      The kino (movie theatre) here one is given an assigned seat unlike in the Big Apple where you can sit wherever you like.

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 14, 2016 at 4:59 am

        I'm in love with warm lemon water, but I forget to drink it a lot of the times. So good and so good for you! Here you can buy a certain seat or just choose when you get there too.

        Reply
    4. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

      June 13, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Yes, yes, pass me a big spoon, yes!!! This looks like chocolate cherry heaven! I've never thought to add extra fruits to avocado mousse, great idea! And cherry + chocolate is always a winner <3 Now if only there was a country whose movie theaters serve these sort of snacks 😀

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 13, 2016 at 6:57 pm

        This really is your kind of recipe Natalie...fruit on fruit! And yes, so wish this was a movie theatre snack!

        Reply
    5. Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Sounds like a fun date night! It seems really important to keep those happening even when you're in a new place.

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 13, 2016 at 6:56 pm

        It was and I'm glad we finally got around to going on one! Have you and Brett gone on any fun dates recently?

        Reply
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