Description
A rich, creamy, and indulgent chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This plant-based dessert is ready in just 5 minutes of active prep time and offers a guilt-free treat packed with healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 400g flesh)
- 1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60-80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons (30-60ml) unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (15g) cacao nibs for topping
- Optional: Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries)
- Optional: Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the bright green flesh into a blender or food processor. Scrape off any brown spots.
- Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for 30-60 seconds. Stop to scrape down the sides with a spatula and blend again until the mixture is completely smooth with no visible chunks.
- Check consistency; if too thick, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until desired thickness is reached.
- Transfer mousse to serving bowls or a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Before serving, sprinkle cacao nibs, fresh berries, and sea salt flakes over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe (dark skin, yields to pressure) for a smooth texture. Do not use under-ripe avocados as they will result in a gritty mousse. Chilling is recommended to improve texture and meld flavors. This mousse can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze as the texture will become grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 6
Keywords: vegan chocolate avocado mousse, healthy dessert, gluten-free dessert, dairy-free, raw dessert, quick dessert, plant-based