Description
A creamy, decadent, and dairy-free vegan chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into your food processor or blender.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional instant espresso powder to the avocados.
- Blend everything together until silky smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of almond milk to loosen the mousse; add up to 1 more tablespoon if needed but avoid making it runny.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder, then blend again briefly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for a firmer, creamier texture.
- Scoop into serving bowls or ramekins and optionally top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
Use ripe but not overripe avocados for best texture and flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa powder yields a smoother, less acidic mousse. Adjust sweetness after blending. Chill for 10-15 minutes for a firmer texture. Optional additions include melted coconut oil for creaminess or instant espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the rec
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 3
Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, avocado mousse, dairy-free dessert, quick dessert, healthy chocolate mousse, creamy vegan dessert