Description
This creamy and luscious Avocado Chocolate Mousse is a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dessert that combines ripe avocados with rich cocoa powder and natural sweeteners. Perfect as a no-bake treat, it requires just minutes to prepare and offers a decadent chocolate experience without any guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (peeled and pitted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Scoop the flesh of the ripe avocados into a food processor or high-speed blender, ensuring no skin remains for a smooth texture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or honey if desired, blending again briefly to combine.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse evenly into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve cold, topped with optional whipped cream, shaved dark chocolate, or fresh berries for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- You can substitute almond milk with oat milk or regular dairy milk if not dairy-free.
- Sweetener options can be varied; agave nectar or coconut sugar may also be used.
- Refrigeration time can be extended up to 24 hours for a thicker texture.
