Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this luscious Avocado Chocolate Mousse. Creamy avocados, rich cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness combine to create a decadent dessert that’s vegan and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse:
- 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 (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- Dark chocolate shavings or berries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Taste: Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your preference.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse to individual serving dishes or jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to chill and thicken.
- Top and Serve: Top with dark chocolate shavings, berries, or a dollop of whipped coconut cream if desired.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocados for the smoothest texture and mildest flavor.
- Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
