Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Chocolate avocado mousse is a healthier alternative to traditional mousse recipes. Instead of using heavy cream and eggs, this recipe calls for ripe avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The avocados give the mousse its creamy texture and healthy fats, while the cocoa powder adds that rich chocolatey flavor we all love.

Number of Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Cuisine: Vegan Desserts

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional toppings: fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts

Equipment/Utensils Required:

• Blender or food processor
• Mixing bowl
• Serving glasses or bowls

Preparation Steps:

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
2. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
3. Blend the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
4. Once the mousse is smooth and well combined, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
5. Divide the mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls.
6. Refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set.
7. Before serving, garnish the mousse with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 9g
• Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Vitamin K: 20%
• Folate: 15%
• Vitamin C: 10%
• Potassium: 10%
• Iron: 8%

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a healthier alternative to traditional mousse recipes. Instead of using heavy cream and eggs, this recipe calls for ripe avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The avocados give the mousse its creamy texture and healthy fats, while the cocoa powder adds that rich chocolatey flavor we all love.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine vegan

Servings 4 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional toppings: fresh berries shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts

Instructions

 

• Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
• Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
• Blend the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
• Once the mousse is smooth and well combined, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
• Divide the mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls.
• Refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set.
• Before serving, garnish the mousse with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts, if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 9g
• Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Vitamin K: 20%
• Folate: 15%
• Vitamin C: 10%
• Potassium: 10%
• Iron: 8%

Keyword , Dessert, vegan