Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped out
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk, or other plant-based milk
- 1 pinch of salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons shaved chocolate
- 4 mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Add the scooped avocado flesh, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity if desired by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder. Process again briefly to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Cover the dishes with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to chill and firm up. This also helps to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, and/or a few mint leaves, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped out
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk, or other plant-based milk
- 1 pinch of salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons shaved chocolate
- 4 mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Add the scooped avocado flesh, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity if desired by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder. Process again briefly to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cover the dishes with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to chill and firm up. This also helps to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, and/or a few mint leaves, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min