Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Mousse Jars (Vegan)

These rich, creamy and delicious Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Mousse Jars are the perfect way to start the day. Packed with hidden vegetables, lots of gut-healthy ingredients, fibre and protein, they are naturally plant-based and gluten-free.

I love to start the day with something balanced and nutritious but that doesn’t mean missing out on chocolate. These delicious jars have a few hidden ingredients that turn this recipe into a showstopper and with added nutritional value. They are high in fibre and protein while tasting like chocolate mousse – which is a win in my books. Serve these to friends, family, little ones or even for dessert and no-one will tell how healthy they are.

Why will I love these jars?

These are amazing:

• Rich, chocolatey and indulgent
• Fruity, packed with homemade cherry compote
• High in protein with chocolate protein powder
• High in fibre
• Great source of vitamins A, C and E from sweet potatoes
• High in antioxidants and polyphenols
• Homemade and delicious
• Naturally dairy-free, egg-free and vegan
• Gluten-free and nut-free
• Easy to make in a few steps
• Can be made ahead of time
• Keeps well in the fridge
• Delicious for breakfast
• Makes a great dessert
• Everyone will love it
• Packed with goodness
• Great for gut health

If you already love the sound of these jars, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’ discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card below and see my favourite and recommended products in the “shop the recipe” section.

For the cherry compote:

• Cherries: fresh or frozen work well, as long as they are pitted.
• Maple syrup: to allow the cherries to bubble and turn really sticky.

As for the mousse:

• Sweet potatoes: these are the hidden secret to the recipe and are so delicious. They are high in vitamins A, C and E, great for hair and skin while being high in polyphenols and they are naturally vegan, gluten-free and a source of fibre. Roast them until tender before mashing and adding to the mix.
• Thick coconut yoghurt: to make it really creamy and add a ton of gut-loving ingredients.
• Medjool dates: for sweetening the mousse.
• Chia seeds: this helps to thicken the mix and add fibre and omegas.
• Cacao powder: to make it really chocolatey.
• Form chocolate peanut protein: I love the Form sueprblend proteins as they have loads of added goodness in them and the chocolate peanut flavour is amazing.
• Smooth peanut butter: the runnier and smoother the better and look out for ones that are 100% peanuts (or with added salt).
• Plant-based milk: use your preferred dairy-free drink
• Salt: for flavour.

To serve these jars, I like to add more yoghurt, cherries and chopped pistachios. You can also grate some chocolate over the top.

Are they gluten-free and nut-free?

These are naturally gluten-free but to make them nut-free, swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini and check your yoghurt, milk and protein do not contain nuts. Also swap the pistachios on top for cacao nibs or seeds.

How do I make them?

These are ready in a few steps:

• Make the cherry compote: add the cherries and syrup to a saucepan and bubble away for 10 minutes until sticky.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool: store in a sealed container until desired.
• Roast the sweet potatoes on a tray: for about an hour or until soft.
• Allow the potatoes to cool: then peel away the skin and mash the flesh.
• Add the sweet potato and other ingredients to a blender: and process until thick and creamy.
• Place in the fridge to thicken and cool down: best served chilled.
• Spoon some yoghurt into jars and top with the mousse: and some cherry compote.
• Decorate with cherries, nuts and chocolate: and enjoy.

How long will they last?

These mousse jars will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge in a sealed container or covered tightly.

What other recipes can I try?

For more no-bake desserts:

• Chocolate Orange Salami
• Pistachio Avocado Mousse
• Golden Lemon Cheesecake Bars
• Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
• Salted Caramel Pistachio and Raspberry Cups

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Stay in touch

I look forward to hearing what you think of these Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Mousse Jars so please do let me know in the comments below. If you do make these cupcakes, I’d love to see them so please tag me in your creations, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With choc cherry love x

p.s. this recipe was first made with Form Nutrition who I love. This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own.