Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This rich and creamy chocolate avocado mousse is a surprisingly decadent vegan dessert. Ripe avocados provide a smooth texture while cocoa powder and a touch of sweetener create a satisfying chocolate flavor. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a healthier indulgence.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 233 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcsripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 0.5 cupcocoa powder, unsweetened
- 0.25 cupmaple syrup
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 0.25 cupplant milk, unsweetened
- 1 pinchsea salt
garnish
- 0.5 cupfresh berry(optional)
Equipment
serving dishes · food processor · blender
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, plant milk, and sea salt in a food processor or high-speed blender.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure avocados are very ripe for the smoothest texture.
- 2
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Continue blending until no avocado lumps remain, which may take a few minutes.
- 3
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup.
About 1 min
- 4
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or glasses.
About 1 min
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to firm up and flavors to meld.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling also helps to enhance the creamy texture.
- 6
Garnish with fresh berries before serving, if using.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 233.3kcal
- Protein
- 4.9g
- Carbs
- 31.2g
- Fat
- 14.9g
- Fibre
- 11.6g
- Sugar
- 14.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chocolate avocado mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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