Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Printable)

A luscious creamy dessert blending rich chocolate and ripe avocados for a smooth texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Coconut whipped cream
10 - Mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mousse and add additional maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is preferred.
04 - Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and the texture to firm up.
06 - Top with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, coconut whipped cream, or mint leaves as desired before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but your body gets actual nutrition and healthy fats instead of the usual sugar crash.
  • No baking, no fancy equipment beyond a blender, no excuses—ten minutes and you have something that feels restaurant-worthy.
  • Works for nearly every diet without tasting like you sacrificed anything for it.
02 -
  • Room-temperature avocados blend smoother than cold ones, but overripe ones turn brown quickly—that moment between perfect and past it is short, so use them the same day you buy them if they're already soft.
  • Don't skip the salt; it sounds counterintuitive in a chocolate dessert, but it's what stops everything from tasting one-note and sweet.
03 -
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if your blender tends to leave cocoa streaks; the wider bowl and flat blade handle dry powders more gracefully.
  • If you're making this for guests who might be skeptical about avocado in dessert, don't tell them until after they've eaten it; the psychology of eating something you're expecting to love tastes completely different than eating something you're prepared to tolerate.

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