Description
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a rich, silky dessert made with ripe avocados and deep cocoa flavor, offering a naturally creamy, dairy-free twist on classic chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3–5 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Coconut whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and almond milk.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity if desired.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
Use very ripe avocados for the smoothest texture.Add espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.Press plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.Chilling improves both texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
