Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Printer-friendly)

Silky smooth chocolate mousse using ripe avocados and natural sweeteners for a guilt-free treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts such as sliced almonds or hazelnuts
10 - Coconut flakes

# Steps:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity to preference, blending again if needed.
04 - Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture.
06 - Garnish with your choice of berries, dark chocolate shavings, nuts, or coconut flakes just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but your body knows it got real food, not some lab experiment.
  • There's no complicated equipment needed and no waiting around for baking times—ten minutes and you're done.
  • You can make it as mild or as intensely chocolatey as you want without any extra steps.
02 -
  • Overblending turns this into a grainy situation because avocado doesn't like being pushed around—blend just until smooth and stop.
  • Cold mousse tastes richer and creamier than room temperature mousse, so patience in the refrigerator actually matters here.
03 -
  • The colder your glasses are before you fill them, the longer the mousse stays at that perfect spoon-able temperature.
  • Always taste as you go with sweetness—avocado ripeness varies wildly and your palate is the best guide you have.
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