This post shows you how to make avocado chocolate mousse.
If you’re looking for a yummy way to use up avocados in your fridge, then you need to try this chocolate mousse.
Avocados ripen quickly and you often find yourself looking for a way to use them up. Try out this delicious dessert and discover how tasty avocado chocolate mousse.
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Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup (or honey, agave, etc.)
¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk or regular milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 2–3 tbsp melted dark chocolate for extra richness
Step-by-Step Instructions
Blend
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt.
Optional Add-In
Add melted chocolate if you want a more intense chocolate flavor.
Puree
Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Chill (Optional)
For a firmer texture, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve
Spoon into cups or ramekins and top with your favorite toppings.
Tips and Tricks
Ripe avocados have the smoothest texture and a less noticeable flavor in the mousse.
Using melted dark chocolate or espresso powder will make a deeper chocolate flavor.
If you find that the mousse is too thick, add a little milk.
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey, agave, etc.
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk or regular milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp melted dark chocolate for extra richness
Instructions
- Blend: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Optional Add-In: Add melted chocolate if you want a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Puree: Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Chill (Optional): For a firmer texture, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Spoon into cups or ramekins and top with your favorite toppings.
how to serve your avocado chocolate mousse
avocado chocolate mousse is perfect:
with Fresh berries, shaved chocolate, coconut whipped cream or chopped nuts on top
a cake filling or frosting on top
with coffee or a glass of wine
FAQs
Q: Does it taste like avocado?
A: Nope! With the cocoa, sweetener and vanilla in the mix it completely masks the avocado taste. It just makes it super creamy.
Q: How long does it last?
A: If you store it in an airtight container, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you need to you can stir it before serving.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fats: 17g
We hope that this will become a summer fave for you!
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