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You'd never know this Chocolate Avocado Mousse is actually healthy for you. It's naturally sweet, chocolatey, rich, creamy and loaded with nutrients.
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

You'd never know this Chocolate Avocado Mousse is actually healthy for you. It's naturally sweet, chocolatey, rich, creamy and loaded with nutrients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 People
Calories 392kcal
Author Melissa Huggins

Ingredients

Mousse

  • 2 avocados , halved, pitted and flesh scooped out
  • 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • ¼ cup coconut milk , full-fat
  • 4 medjool dates , pitted
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup , more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Coconut Whipped Cream (*optional)

  • 14 ounces coconut milk (chill can in fridge over night)
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Mousse Instructions:

  • Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth & creamy. Scrape down sides, as needed. The consistency should be mousse-like. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk. Taste for sweetness and add more as needed. Enjoy right away or place covered in the fridge to chill for 30-60 minutes.

Coconut Whipped Cream Method:

  • You will need a large bowl and hand beaters or a stand mixer. Chill bowl and beaters in freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn can upside down and open the bottom end. Pour out liquid and save for another recipe. Scoop out the solidified coconut and place in chilled bowl.
  • Whip the coconut cream for 3 to 5 minutes, until it's fluffy and light. Mix in sweetener, salt and vanilla, whip for another minute.
  • Place mousse into your favorite dessert glass and top with a layer of coconut whip.

Notes

*If the dates are not soft and moist, soak them in water for 15-20 minutes. This will ensure your mousse is creamy & smooth.
*Any non-dairy milk can be used, I just prefer coconut milk because it has a creamier and thicker consistency.
*If you'd like to skip the coconut whip step, you can use a vegan store-bought variety.
*Topping ideas: raspberries, cherries, strawberries, cacao nibs, chocolate chips or coconut flakes.
*Prep time doesn't include chilling time for coconut milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg