Chocolate Avocado Mousse Delight (Print Version)

A rich, creamy chocolate dessert featuring ripe avocados and deep cocoa flavor, with a smooth, healthy texture.

# 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 (e.g., sliced almonds, hazelnuts)
10 - Coconut flakes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa intensity if desired, blending again for even consistency.
04 - Spoon the mixture 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but feels like self-care, with no dairy or refined sugar weighing you down afterward.
  • Ready in under 10 minutes—perfect for when you want something elegant but don't have time for fussing.
  • The texture is so creamy that guests never believe the secret ingredient, and watching their faces when you tell them is worth making it alone.
02 -
  • Avocado quality matters more than you'd think—a slightly underripe avocado will make the whole mousse taste grainy no matter how long you blend, so choose ones that feel like they're just on the edge of perfect.
  • If you want it lighter and airier, folding in whipped aquafaba or coconut cream after blending transforms the texture into something almost cloud-like, though you lose that thick, spoon-coating richness.
03 -
  • If your avocados aren't quite ripe enough, you can still use them—just add an extra tablespoon of milk to keep the texture smooth and creamy.
  • Dutch-process cocoa powder will give you a deeper, more sophisticated chocolate flavor if you're willing to seek it out, and it's one of those small upgrades that makes a noticeable difference.
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