Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A creamy, decadent dessert made with ripe avocados, rich cocoa powder, and a hint of sweetness—perfect for a guilt-free indulgence.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Mixing bowl for combining ingredients if not using a blender Spatula for scraping the mixture from the blender and portioning
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey adjust for sweetness
- ¼ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries shaved chocolate, whipped cream, or chopped nuts
Blend the Base: Place the avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Adjust Sweetness and Texture: Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness with additional maple syrup or honey if needed. Add more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into small serving bowls or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
Garnish: Before serving, top with your favorite garnish, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate.
- Avocado Tips: Use perfectly ripe avocados for the creamiest texture. Avoid overripe or underripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Customization: For a richer taste, substitute almond milk with coconut cream.
- Make Ahead: This mousse can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Keyword avocado, chocolate
