Avocado Mousse

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Avocado mousse is a luscious, rich chocolate dessert sweetened with honey. It’s a quick and easy dairy-free delight!

I get into funks pretty easily, and I’m always surprised what a little self care — and some seriously good chocolate desserts — can do for my well-being.

This avocado mousse is ridiculously rich and creamy, yet so easy to make.

You want to use a perfectly ripe avocado for this — difficult I know, but it can be done. Buy your avocado while it’s still hard, and leave it on the counter. You can speed up ripening by placing it in a paper bag, and then give it a gentle squeeze every day to see if it has softened.

I use honey to sweeten this avocado mousse, but you can use agave nectar, monkfruit, or maple syrup if you like. I find liquid sugar works best in this, as you are not heating it. Add more honey to suit your tastes. (I like my avocado mousse on the bittersweet side.)

Ingredients for avocado mousse

Full list of ingredients including quantities is located in the recipe card.

You’ll need:

Avocado – I recommend buying at least two avocados for this recipe, because you want it to be that ideal level of soft. Usually avocados are still hard at the store, so let them ripen on the countertop for a day or two before using.

Cocoa powder – Dutch-process cocoa powder will give you a richer flavor, but any variety will work. Make sure it is unsweetened.

Honey – Use a mild honey like clover honey. Wildflower honey can have a very strong taste that might overpower the chocolate.

Vanilla extract – Use pure extract if you have it! Vanilla paste will work as well.

Espresso powder – This is optional, but a little bit of coffee will bump up the chocolate flavor. If you don’t have espresso powder, you can dissolve instant espresso in a small amount of water.

Salt – Just a pinch of salt lifts up the other flavors.

how to make this recipe

Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the insides and add to the bowl of a food processor or blender.

Purée the avocado until smooth.

Add the cocoa powder, honey, espresso powder, and salt, then purée again until the mixture is blended and completely smooth.

Scoop into dessert cups and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

recipe tips

To make this recipe a bit lighter in texture, blend in 1/4 cup milk, coconut milk, or heavy cream. Or, fold in 1/2 to 1 cup of whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping.

To make this a vegan chocolate mousse, swap out the honey and use agave nectar or liquid monkfruit sweetener instead. Keep in mind that you might need to reduce the amount of sweetener to account for the difference in flavor.

If you haven’t tried combining avocado and chocolate yet, you should give this easy recipe a try. Or go for my chocolate avocado mini donuts! They’re scrumptious for breakfast.

This avocado chocolate mousse recipe is intended for two people, but it’s very rich, so can be stretched to four servings. Serve with with fresh raspberries or blackberries and whipped cream for a luscious end to the day.

Avocado Mousse

Avocado mousse is a luscious, rich chocolate dessert sweetened with honey.

Author : Megan Myers

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 2 servings

Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 small or 1 large avocado
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
• Pinch salt

Instructions

• Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a a blender or food processor and puree avocado until smooth.
• Add cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt, and blend until completely mixed and no lumps remain.
• Scoop into dishes and serve immediately, or chill until ready.

Notes

To make vegan, use agave or monkfruit sweetener in place of the honey.

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Nutrition

Calories: 235 kcalCarbohydrates: 27 gProtein: 4 gFat: 16 gSaturated Fat: 3 gSodium: 10 mgPotassium: 670 mgFiber: 11 gSugar: 13 gIron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate based on online calculators. Any nutritional information found on Stetted should be used as a general guideline only.

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