Description
A rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse made with avocado. This dessert is dairy-free and refined sugar-free, offering a healthy yet decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder if desired.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your avocados are very ripe for the creamiest texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa nibs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg