Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Description
The Avocado Chocolate Mousse uses very ripe avocados as the base, creating a creamy texture without dairy. Bittersweet melted chocolate and cocoa powder provide the signature chocolate richness, while almond milk helps achieve a smooth consistency. Maple syrup adds natural sweetness, balanced by vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
Blending all ingredients until smooth and chilling the mousse allows it to set to a desirable consistency that holds shape when served. This mousse offers a velvety mouthfeel with a balanced sweet and slightly bitter profile from the chocolate components.
Serve chilled and finished with coconut whipped cream and fresh raspberries, which add lightness and a touch of freshness. The mousse stores well in the refrigerator up to five days and can also be frozen for up to two months, making it convenient for make-ahead preparations.
When freezing, thaw slowly in the fridge overnight to restore texture. To maintain quality, store leftovers in airtight containers. Make-ahead tips include preparing the mousse in serving jars and topping only before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado very ripe
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate melted, bar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt sea salt
- Whipped Cream for serving
- raspberry for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocados, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides.
- Divide the mousse equally into four bowls or jars, and chill for at least one hour to get a more mousse-like consistency.
- Serve mousse cold with coconut whipped cream and raspberries, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Freeze mousse in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge to retain texture.
- Prepare mousse in individual jars and cover tightly for convenient make-ahead serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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