This vegan avocado chocolate mousse is silky smooth, SO rich and delicious and surprisingly nutritious! Ready in less than 10 minutes and made with just 5 ingredients, it's perfect for a light dessert or afternoon snack. (And no, nobody will know it's made with avocado!)
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Why we love this recipe
- It's SO easy to make. Seriously, it takes less than 10 minutes and just 5 ingredients to whip up this avocado chocolate mousse in a food processor.
- It's vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. Perfect for just about any dietary restrictions!
- It's satisfying and packed with healthy fats.
- It's insanely rich, creamy and delicious! (And no, it doesn't taste like avocado.)
- It's grandpa-approved. No kidding! My very-much-not-vegan grandpa loved this vegan chocolate mousse and even went back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- Avocados
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Maple syrup
- Nondairy milk
- Vanilla extract & salt
Ingredient Notes
- It's absolutely essential that your avocados are very ripe, otherwise they will not fully incorporate into the mousse.
- We use cacao powder, but any variety of unsweetened cocoa powder will do in this recipe. (Note: don't use Dutch process cocoa powder.)
- Make sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Agave nectar also works as a 1:1 substitute.
- Cashew, almond, oat or coconut milk will all work in this recipe.
Instructions
This recipe could not possibly get any easier.
Ready?
Add everything to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve.
Seriously, that's it!
To go into a bit more detail, you can use either a blender or a food processor. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times to make sure everything is fully incorporated.
We like to serve our mousse in small glass jars or ramekins. You won't need a huge serving; you'll be surprised at how rich and decadent it tastes! Just a few spoonfuls is so satisfying and the perfect healthier dessert.
If you prefer, you can chill the mousse for an hour or more before serving. I think it tastes great either way, but up to you!
FAQ's and Expert Tips
Ripe avocados are typically darker in color and yield to gentle pressure. If you're still not sure, remove the stem at the top of the avocado. If the stem comes off easily and is green underneath, it's ripe. If it's brown, it's overripe and shouldn't be used in this mousse.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze avocado mousse. It actually tastes great straight from the freezer (kind of like ice cream!) or you can let it defrost before serving.
A few of our favorites include:
Vegan whipped cream
4 Ingredient Vegan Salted Caramel
Fresh fruit
Chopped nuts and seeds (or nut brittle!)
Crushed cookies
Mini chocolate chips/chunks/shavings
Coconut flakes
Flaky sea salt
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vegan avocado chocolate mousse is silky smooth, SO rich and delicious and surprisingly nutritious! Perfect for a light dessert or afternoon snack. (And no, nobody will know it's made with avocado!)
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ⅓ cup nondairy milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice to make sure everything is incorporated.
- Serve right away with toppings or chill for 1 hour before serving if preferred.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
Avocados: It's absolutely essential that your avocados are very ripe, otherwise they will not fully incorporate into the mousse.
Cocoa powder: We use cacao powder, but any variety of unsweetened cocoa powder will do in this recipe. (Note: don't use Dutch process cocoa powder.)
Maple syrup: Make sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Agave nectar also works as a 1:1 substitute.
Milk: Cashew, almond, oat or coconut milk will all work in this recipe.
Serving Tips
We like to serve our avocado mousse in small glass jars or ramekins. You won't need a huge serving; you'll be surprised at how rich and decadent it tastes! Just a few spoonfuls is so satisfying and the perfect healthier dessert.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze avocado mousse. It actually tastes great straight from the freezer (kind of like ice cream!) or you can let it defrost before serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 16.4 g
- Sodium: 412.3 mg
- Fat: 19.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.9 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
Keywords: avocado chocolate mousse
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