Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A rich, velvety avocado chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa, and natural sweeteners. This indulgent yet healthy dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making it a quick and satisfying treat for any lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Flesh of 2 ripe avocados (about 240 g)
- 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dutch cocoa OR melted chocolate chips
- 3–4 tablespoons milk of choice (almond, oat, or other)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Sweetener of choice, to taste (e.g., 1/4 cup pure maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adjusting milk if needed for consistency.
- For a richer mousse, use melted chocolate chips instead of dutch cocoa.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors deepen.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocados for the smoothest texture.
- Maple syrup, agave, honey, or monk fruit all work as sweeteners.
- Add cinnamon, peppermint extract, or espresso powder for flavor variations.
- Top with coconut whipped cream, strawberries, or shaved dark chocolate.
- Chill for a thicker consistency or freeze portions for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/avocado-chocolate-mousse/
