Avocado Chocolate Mousse (Easy!)

An easy vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe that's naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients! The texture of avocado is perfect for a rich and delectable mousse. Top it with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

Dessert made with avocados? Let's do this!

The naturally thick & creamy texture of avocado is perfect for this rich, delectable dessert. Traditionally, mousse is often made with heavy cream, eggs, sugar, butter, and chocolate... with a somewhat tricky technique. But here we simplify it, and also make it dairy-free and vegan!

This recipe is also naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients. (And you can't even taste the avocado!) Enjoy it as is, or garnish with your favorite fruit or toppings before serving.

Bonus? This recipe works as a healthier frosting too!

Ingredients for Avocado Chocolate Mousse

For this recipe, you'll blend in a food processor then chill in the refrigerator:

• Large ripe avocados: I use two large Hass avocados for this recipe. If you can only find small avocados, then use 3 or 4 instead.
• Pure maple syrup: I enjoy using maple syrup as a natural sweetener. But you could substitute your own favorite sweetener like agave nectar or other liquid sweetener. (I haven't tested any substitutions however.)
• Cacao powder: Or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder. We add this to achieve the rich, deep chocolate flavor. Raw cacao powder is an unprocessed version of the cacao bean, and contains antioxidants & flavanols, iron, fiber, magnesium, and other minerals. (Just a heads up that it does contain some caffeine however.)
• Pure vanilla extract
• Plant milk: Any dairy-free milk will work. Most often I use homemade cashew milk. But almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk will work. You will just need a tablespoon or two to help blend if needed.
• Pinch of salt: I use fine-grain salt for this recipe.

Enjoy almond extract? Sometimes I also like to include a quarter teaspoon (or more) of pure almond extract. It's tasty, but not necessary.

Preparing

Preparation is so quick and simple for this recipe!

Blend: Simply add everything to a food processor, then blend until the consistency is smooth.

Refrigerate: Then place it in small cups, shot glasses, ramekins, or other container of your choice. Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or longer) before enjoying.

Tip: Right after blending, you'll be able to slightly taste the avocado. However, after it chills in the fridge for a few hours, I find the avocado taste is no longer detectable. Just smooth, rich, chocolate-flavored goodness!

Serving

After your mousse chills in the refrigerator enjoy it as is, or top with your favorite garnishes. A few ideas include:

Fresh fruit: Garnish your bowl with fresh fruit like raspberries, strawberries, or banana.

Other toppings: You can also add a dollop of coconut whipped cream, chopped or shaved chocolate, fresh mint, or vegan chocolate chips. Or anything else that sounds good!

Storing

I'll often make this avocado mousse a day in advance. I find it keeps well for about 3-4 days total in the fridge.

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan dessert recipes or avocado recipes.

If you're enjoying this vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe, also check out:

• Vegan Chocolate Cookies
• Chocolate Banana Popsicle
• Vegan Almond Maple Cookies
• Healthy Vegan Cake Shake

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