How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Avocado Mousse
American · Easy · 10 min · 4 servings
A silky smooth and secretly healthy chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados as the creamy base. It is completely dairy-free and delivers a rich chocolate flavor that nobody will guess contains avocado.
Why this recipe works
This Chocolate Avocado Mousse recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 290 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 3 whole ripe avocados
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 80 ml pure maple syrup
- 60 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 5 ml pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Avocados
Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or high-speed blender. Make sure the avocados are fully ripe and soft for the smoothest result. Discard any brown spots.
Step 2: Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender with the avocado. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and no green streaks remain, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired, or more cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor. Blend again briefly after any additions to ensure everything is fully combined.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
Transfer the mousse to serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture. Top with fresh raspberries, shaved chocolate, or coconut whipped cream before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- maple syrup → agave nectar or honey can be used as an equal swap for sweetness
- coconut milk → almond milk or oat milk work as lighter alternatives
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using underripe avocados which results in a lumpy texture and bitter flavor
- Not blending long enough and leaving visible green streaks which affects flavor and appearance
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 290 calories, 4g protein, 22g carbs, 22g fat, 7g fiber.
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