3-Ingredient Date Cashew Chocolate Cups (Under 150 Calories Each) -

3 Ingredients No Baking No Sugar No Flour

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Prep Time

10 mins

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Chill Time

4 hours

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Serves

4 people

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Calories

120 kcal

A silky, decadent chocolate mousse cake — made with only 3 ingredients, no flour, no added sugar, and no oven. If you told someone what was in this, they wouldn’t believe you. And when they tasted it, they definitely wouldn’t.

Ripe bananas naturally thicken and sweeten the mixture. Cocoa powder brings deep, rich chocolate flavour. Milk holds it all together. Chill for 4 hours and you have the smoothest, most decadent dessert you’ve ever made — from the healthiest ingredients possible.

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3️⃣Only 3 ingredients

🚫No flour, sugar or baking

🍌Naturally sweet from banana

✨Silky mousse texture

🍫Deep chocolate richness

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🍫 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Cake

No Flour · No Sugar · No Baking · 3 Ingredients · Silky & Decadent

📋 Ingredients

✓2–3 ripe bananas (the riper the better!)
✓1½ cups milk (dairy, oat, or coconut)
✓½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Optional toppings: fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, crushed nuts, mint leaves

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Blend everything — add bananas, milk, and cocoa powder to a blender. Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth and silky. For an extra smooth result, strain through a fine sieve.

Cook on medium heat — pour the mixture into a saucepan. Stir continuously for 5–8 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably. Don’t stop stirring or it will catch on the bottom.

Pour into a greased silicone mold or lined baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Tap gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set and firm throughout.

Invert onto a serving plate. Peel away the mold or paper slowly. Add toppings. Try not to cry at how beautiful it looks. 🍫✨

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Fibre

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Results

🍌The riper the bananas the better — black-spotted bananas are the sweetest and give the most intense natural sweetness. No maple syrup needed!
🫙Strain for silkier texture — pour through a fine mesh strainer after blending for a completely smooth, professional-quality mousse.
🌡️Stir constantly while cooking — the mixture can catch on the bottom quickly. Medium heat and continuous stirring is the key to a smooth result.
⏰Overnight chilling is best — 4 hours is the minimum but overnight gives a firmer, more sliceable cake that holds its shape beautifully on the plate.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I taste the banana?

Slightly — very ripe bananas have a more subtle flavour that blends beautifully with cocoa. The chocolate is the dominant taste you’ll notice.

What milk works best?

Full-fat dairy milk gives the creamiest result. Oat milk adds a subtle sweetness. Coconut milk creates the richest, most indulgent texture — all three work beautifully.

My cake didn’t set firm — what went wrong?

It needs to cook longer on the hob — the mixture must thicken significantly before chilling. Cook for 8–10 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.

How long does it keep?

Up to 3 days in the fridge covered with cling film. The flavour actually deepens and improves on day 2!

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3-Ingredient Date Cashew Chocolate Cups (Under 150 Calories Each)