This super easy decadent Chocolate Avocado Mousse is so smooth and silky is the ultimate healthy version of a mousse. A perfect vegan dessert for those special occasions.
I have made this chocolate avocado mousse for Easter and it’s perfect for a small crowd to have individual servings. As well, it makes serving dessert SO MUCH EASIER! Make ahead and decorate before your guests arrive, cover in an air-tight container and there you have it. Dessert ready to be served!
How often have you looked at recipes and thought, there is no way I can make that?! Well, don’t underestimate yourself, this elegant and decadent chocolate mousse recipe is so easy to make and your family will think you spent hours in the kitchen! All it requires is blending all of the ingredients into a food processor, let it set in the refrigerator and decorate to your hearts content!
If you have never tried a chocolate avocado mousse before you are in for a pleasant surprise! It is so smooth and silky with a richness that has you thinking you are eating the classic French mousse dessert.
A PERFECT DESSERT FOR........VALENTINE'S DAY, EASTER OR THOSE LAST MINUTE DINNER PARTIES!
HEALTHY DESSERT
I know, you are asking yourself, how can a dessert that looks so rich and decadent be healthy? Well, these ingredients in this dessert offers it’s own benefits.
- There is a huge list of health benefits to eating avocado including high in omega 3’s which is essential to maintain a healthy heart, and brain, acts as an anti-inflammatory, fights autoimmune diseases, prevents cancer and the list goes on.
- Cocoa powder as we know it comes from cocoa solids. Healthy benefits of cocoa decreases inflammation in the body, improves heart and brain health, fights diseases, similar to avocado’s, cocoa is highly beneficial to our health.
- Believe it or not, coconut milk is also a healthy option. It is strengths our immune system, contains in antioxidants which helps to fight off diseases, and believe it or not it helps to aid in weight loss.
- Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that we have all grown to love on our pancakes, waffles, french toast, cereal, and oatmeal along with add it to our baking. Maple syrup is high in antioxidants, Vitamin B’s, magnesium, zinc, calcium and potassium. It is also has fewer calories then honey.
- Cinnamon is a spice that should be part of our daily diet. Why, because it supports our gut health and if we have a healthy gut, the rest of our body is healthy. It has anti-fugal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties that are known for their medicinal benefits.
- Sea salt or Himalayan sea salt is the only salt I use. It has many health benefits that includes regulating blood pressure, reduces fluid retention, balances electrolytes, improves digestion and includes the minerals iron, potassium, and calcium.
A PERFECT DECADENT DESSERT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
Top with whipping cream and dark chocolate shavings or chunks, then with your choice of fruit, fresh or frozen. This dessert has the richness of avocado and chocolate but the creaminess you get from the avocado, is so smooth. Enjoy!
THE INGREDIENTS
- Avocados: when selecting avocadoes for this recipe, look for ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy texture you want for this dessert. The beauty of avocados is the creaminess it creates when whipped and will takes on the flavours that are added.
- Cocoa powder: my choice is Fairtrade Camino Organic Cocoa Powder, it’s the best in my opinion for it’s deep rich chocolate flavour.
- Unsweetened Coconut milk: is my preference for it’s coconut and nutty flavour. Easily can substitute with almond or oat milk.
- Maple Syrup: my go-to sweetener is maple syrup in many of my recipes whenever I can. It’s less in calories and carbohydrates.
- Cinnamon: adding this with chocolate makes a wonderful pairing
- Salt: a pinch is added to enhance the flavours.
THIS VEGAN DESSERT IS SO EASY AND QUICK TO MAKE!
- You will need a food processor to make this dessert. A good quality blender should work too.
- Simply, add all of the ingredients into the food processor and blend for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. You shouldn’t see any avocado bits.
- Divide the avocado mixture into two ramekins or bowls of your choice.
- Chill in the refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow to set and get a mousse like texture.
- So easy to make, and you have this incredible and elegant dessert to impress your guests or family!
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Make sure your avocados are ripe before you start this recipe. The exterior should be brown in colour, and when you gently press them with your fingers, they should give slightly. I have to say I have used ripe avocados that felt almost too soft and when I opened them, they were perfect. There is nothing worse then trying to work with a half ripe avocado. Blend all of the ingredients into the food processor until creamy and smooth.
The texture is creamy, light and mousse like that makes this dessert oh so yummy! When making this dessert, make sure you blend the avocados and ingredients really well to get that smooth texture similar to a mousse.
GARNISH to your heart’s content, there are so many options from fruit and in this case I added frozen or fresh is optional of course, dairy or vegan whipped cream, shredded coconut, chocolate shavings or chunks.
KETO-FRIENDLY OPTION: replace maple syrup for stevia, erythritol, or xylitol as the sweetener.
FAQ
Can you taste the avocado in this dessert? This is a common question, and the answer is no. When I serve this at a dinner party, my guests will often ask, what is in this dessert, it tastes absolutely delicious!!
Can I substitute maple syrup for honey? Absolutely, the flavour will change slightly, and honey tends to be more sweeter then maple syrup, so you may want to add 2 tablespoons as appose to three.
How long can I store this dessert? Place each ramekin in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an air-tight container.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse - Vegan
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and skin removed (or 2 medium avocados)
- 3 tbsp organic cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk (or almond or oat milk)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, then scoop into a food processor. Add remaining ingredients, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy for about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Divide the avocado mixture into two ramekins or bowls.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set for a mousse like texture before serving.
- Serve with whipped coconut cream and chocolate shavings, a variety of berries shredded coconut with holiday chocolates. Options are endless.
I made this luscious mousse and followerii the recipe to a T. It turned out wonderful ! I topped it with Mandarine orange segments snd i believe it paired well with the richness of the mousse .
It is a very easy to make recipe , very healthy , and a life saver if you need a vegan dessert.
I will make it again and again
Hi Maria,
Aww I am so happy you liked this vegan mousse recipe! I agree, it is a great recipe to have on hand for sure!
I love your idea of adding Mandarin oranges, a perfect pairing!
Thank you so much for your comments and rating.
Sincerely,
Rose