Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Dark 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
- 1/8 teaspoon pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Add the scooped avocado flesh, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and sea salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup, blending again until combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Divide the mousse evenly into four small serving dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cover the dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to chill and firm up. This also helps to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if using.
⏱️ 1 min
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Dark 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
- 1/8 teaspoon pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Add the scooped avocado flesh, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and sea salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup, blending again until combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Divide the mousse evenly into four small serving dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cover the dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to chill and firm up. This also helps to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if using.
⏱️ 1 min