Awesome No-Guilt Chocolate Avocado Mousse Secret
Enjoy a rich, creamy chocolate mousse that lets you satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. We use avocado to achieve incredible texture, making this a secretly healthy indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender/Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Process the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the mousse; add more sweetener if you prefer it sweeter.
- Transfer the mousse to small serving dishes or ramekins.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- For the best flavor and texture, make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe.
- If you like a darker chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder slightly.
- This mousse is best eaten within two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mousse
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Trace
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg