Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Indulge in a rich and creamy Chocolate Avocado Mousse that blends ripe avocados with unsweetened cocoa powder for a healthy, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly dessert. This easy-to-make mousse is ready in under 10 minutes, offering a silky smooth texture and customizable flavors to satisfy your chocolate cravings guilt-free.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook, blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (soft but not mushy)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (almond, coconut, or dairy) – optional, to adjust consistency
- Prepare the Avocados: Choose perfectly ripe avocados that are soft to the touch but not mushy. Cut them in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the creamy flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Add the Cocoa Powder: Measure out unsweetened cocoa powder and add it directly to the avocado. This brings the rich chocolate taste that is key to this mousse’s flavor.
- Sweeten the Mousse: Pour in your natural sweetener, such as maple syrup or honey, to taste. Start with a small amount—you can always add more for your desired sweetness level.
- Flavor with Vanilla and Salt: Add a splash of pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the depth and balance of flavors in your Chocolate Avocado Mousse.
- Blend Until Smooth: Pulse the ingredients until silky and creamy. If the mousse feels too thick, add a little milk, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the perfect smooth consistency is achieved.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the mousse to bowls or containers and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up beautifully.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados for the creamiest texture without bitterness.
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Taste and adjust sweetness gradually for perfect balance.
- Chill the mousse to enhance texture and flavor depth.
- Blend thoroughly to avoid any lumps from avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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