This healthy Avocado Chocolate Mousse is a healthy indulgence made with simple ingredients. Thick and rich, it has a decadent texture. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Only a handful of simple ingredients make up this chocolate avocado mousse recipe. Just like traditional chocolate mousse, this creamy dessert will cure even the biggest chocolate cravings.
The best part? This vegan dessert is also refined sugar-free!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Refined sugar-free chocolate mousse
- Wholesome ingredients
- Simple dessert
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the main ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Avocados - The secret ingredient in this healthy recipe! Avocados are full of healthy fats and the perfect ingredient for a creamy mousse. Use ripe avocados that are just starting to soften and are still a vibrant green. Avoid overly ripe avocados, especially those with brown spots.
Unsweetened cocoa powder - This gives the vegan chocolate mousse its deep chocolate flavor just like in this vegan chocolate pudding. Make this a superfood dessert and substitute cacao powder for cocoa powder. Raw cacao powder does have a more intense dark chocolate flavor.
Dates - Dates are a fantastic natural sweetener and a great source of fiber! I recommend using Medjool dates as they are softer and sweeter than other varieties. I love freezing dates so I always have them on hand.
Almond milk - I prefer to use gluten-free unsweetened almond milk but you can substitute other dairy-free milk like coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
Maple syrup - Pure maple syrup is the perfect natural sweetener for this vegan chocolate mousse. It adds to the creamy texture and gives the mousse the right amount of sweetness. Honey (not vegan) or agave nectar make good maple syrup substitutes but will be slightly sweeter.
Vanilla extract - Gluten-free pure vanilla extract adds sweetness to this healthy dessert without added sugar.
How to make vegan avocado chocolate mousse
Step 1: Soak dates in warm water in a blender bowl for 10 minutes, then drain.
Step 2: Add the avocados and cocoa powder to the dates. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Add additional almond milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Step 3: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to chill. Garnish with chocolate chips or shavings, cacao nibs, whipped cream, berries, or a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
Recipe tips
Stop the blender periodically to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. This will help ensure that the healthy chocolate mousse is fully incorporated and results in a silky texture.
This chilled dessert is best when fresh. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the avocado flavor becomes prominent the longer it is stored.
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Chocolate Mousse (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6-8 soft Medjool dates pitted and halved
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water in a blender bowl for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the avocados and cocoa powder to the dates. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of blender. Add additional almond milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to chill. Garnish with chocolate chips or shavings, cacao nibs, whipped cream, berries, or a sprinkle of sea salt if desired. Best eaten day of making.
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