Chocolate Avocado Silky Mousse (Printable)

Creamy chocolate mousse using ripe avocados, cocoa, and natural sweeteners for a smooth, guilt-free indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts such as sliced almonds or hazelnuts
10 - Coconut flakes

# Method:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity as desired, then blend again if necessary.
04 - Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture before serving.
06 - Garnish with fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes as preferred.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and complex but comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking.
  • You can pronounce every ingredient and feel genuinely good about what you're eating.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and works for almost every diet without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Under-ripe avocados will taste slightly bitter and grainy no matter how long you blend; pick them up and squeeze gently—you want them to give just a little.
  • If your mousse breaks or looks separated after blending, add milk one tablespoon at a time and blend again; sometimes older cocoa powder or very cold ingredients need coaxing.
03 -
  • If you want it lighter and more mousse-like, fold in whipped aquafaba or coconut cream after blending instead of adding more milk, which dilutes the chocolate flavor.
  • Dutch-process cocoa powder gives a deeper, almost wine-like chocolate note that regular cocoa can't match, and it's worth keeping on hand.
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