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Two glass cups with avocado chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream.
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Avocado Recipe

This vegan chocolate mousse with avocado is a rich and creamy dessert that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with avocado and dairy-free chocolate, this healthy chocolate mousse is not only delicious, but also gluten-free, kid-friendly, and ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Soaking Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 172kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size ripe avocados
  • 6-8 pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee (decaf works as well)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ cup fresh berries (optional garnish)
  • flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Add avocados, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, coconut yogurt, instant espresso, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Turn machine off and scrape down sides of bowl using a rubber spatula.
  • Add almond milk and continue to blend for an additional 2 minutes. (The mixture will thicken after chilling in the refrigerator.)
  • Spoon the mousse into an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, spoon mousse into small cups and top with berries and flaky sea salt (if using).

Notes

  • For the best texture, I recommend chilling your mousse in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • If you prefer your mousse to be less thick (and more like a pudding), you can thin it out by adding an additional ¼ cup of plant-based milk. It will continue to thicken up in the refrigerator, so I would recommend doing this after letting your mousse hang out in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Be sure to use ripe avocados. You want soft (and dark-colored) avocados that will blend well. To speed up the process, place them in a paper bag for a day or two.
  • Adjust the sweetness to your liking. If this is the first time you are using avocados in a dessert, you may want to make it a bit sweeter. You could add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey here as well.
  • How to store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in your refrigerator overnight. I recommend giving it a quick whirl in your food processor or blender before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg