Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ripe avocado is blended with cocoa powder, sugar, and a hint of vanilla to create avocado chocolate mousse, a creamy, dairy-free treat. It is full of good fats and is rich and delicious.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
min
Serving
4
Difficulty
Easy
Healthy and tasty, avocado chocolate mousse is a smooth and rich treat. Ripe avocados, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla essence are blended to create this rich, creamy texture without the need of dairy or heavy cream. The avocado's built-in lipids give the mousse a velvety mouthfeel while maintaining its lightness and satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk or any milk (optional, for desired consistency)
- A pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 12 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Potassium: 600 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Directions
- Peeling and pitting the ripe avocados is the first step in making avocado chocolate mousse.
- Next, transfer the interior into a food processor or blender.
- Add vanilla essence, maple syrup (or honey), cocoa powder, and a dash of salt.
- Blend, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth and creamy.
- One tablespoon of almond milk or any other type of milk can be added at a time until the mixture reaches the consistency you want if it's too thick.
- After tasting and adjusting the sweetness if needed, serve cold with berries or a dusting of cocoa powder as garnish.
