Chocolate Avocado Mousse: A Decadent Guilt-Free Delight!
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, offering a guilt-free dessert option that is both delicious and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
- Add cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Transfer the mousse to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Can be topped with fresh berries or whipped coconut cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg