Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Traditional chocolate mousse can be tricky to make and heavy with eggs, cream, and butter. But here’s an easier, healthier, faster, and affordable way to make mousse using nature’s butter — avocados! It’s also low in calories, vegan, dairy free, egg free, and guilt free. It will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Chocolate choices: You can just use cocoa powder (preferably Dutch processed), or melted chocolate (chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate no higher than 70%), or a mix of both cocoa powder or melted chocolate for a deeper and ultimate chocolate heavenliness. Garnishes: Up to you! You can garnish the mousse with berries and other fruits such as pineapple or mango chunks, coconut flakes, or chocolate shavings, etc. You can also drizzle some white chocolate, sprinkle nuts, or top with orange or lemon zest. The possibilities are endless. Use your imagination and make it your own. Clara Young, Create Cooking Challenge: Easy Peasy Top 10 Finalist, PBS SoCal viewer
Recipe Ingredients
- - 2 ripe avocados
- - 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder and/or melted chocolate
- - 3-4 tablespoon of almond, oat, or coconut milk
- - 1/4 cup maple syrup
- - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- - 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional)
Recipe Instructions
- In a food processor or a blender, place all the ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth.
- Give it a taste and adjust to your liking.
- Plate the mousse and garnish with your favorite toppings, or put it in the refrigerator.