Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
In short: Silky vegan chocolate mousse made by blending ripe avocado with cocoa and maple syrup. No dairy, eggs or cooking, ready after an hour in the fridge. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 260 kcal
Ripe avocado makes a surprisingly good chocolate mousse. Blended with cocoa and maple syrup, it turns into a thick, silky dessert with no dairy, no eggs and no cooking, and you cannot taste the avocado when the cocoa is strong enough. It takes five minutes in a blender and an hour in the fridge to firm up. The mousse is rich, so serve small portions topped with berries or a spoonful of coconut cream.
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Add the cocoa, maple syrup, oat milk, vanilla and salt.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy with no green flecks.
- Taste and add another tablespoon of maple syrup if it is too bitter, or a splash of oat milk if it is too thick to spoon.
- Divide between 4 small glasses or bowls. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, until firm and cold.
- Serve topped with raspberries, cacao nibs or a spoonful of coconut cream.
Tips
- Use avocados that are fully ripe and soft but not brown or stringy. Underripe fruit leaves a grassy taste and tiny lumps.
- Taste before chilling. Cold dulls sweetness, and cocoa varies in bitterness, so add a little more syrup if you want it sweeter.
Questions and answers
Does avocado chocolate mousse taste like avocado?
No, not when it is made with ripe avocados, enough cocoa and a pinch of salt. You taste chocolate, and the avocado supplies the creamy, smooth texture.
How long does avocado chocolate mousse keep?
It keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Press cling film directly onto the surface so the top does not darken.
Can I use another sweetener instead of maple syrup?
Yes, agave or date syrup work in the same amount and keep the mousse vegan. Taste before chilling and adjust the sweetness.
How long does it take to make Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse?
About 260 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 260 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
