Description
A rich, silky, and decadent chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and coconut milk. This healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert requires zero cooking and is ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados (about 400g flesh)
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 3–4 tablespoons (45-60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional, for variation)
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the creamy green flesh into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and espresso powder (if using) to the blender.
- Pulse briefly to break up the avocado, then blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible chunks.
- Add the cocoa powder and blend again on high until fully incorporated and the mixture turns a deep dark brown.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder if desired.
- Transfer the mousse to serving glasses or a bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped coconut cream, fresh berries, crushed nuts, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
Ensure avocados are very ripe for a smooth texture; hard avocados will result in a gritty mousse. Chill the mousse for at least 30 minutes to achieve the classic mousse consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 5
Keywords: vegan, chocolate mousse, avocado dessert, healthy dessert, gluten-free, dairy-free, no-bake, 5-minute dessert, raw dessert