Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Printable)
A creamy blend of dark chocolate and avocado topped with fresh mixed berries for a healthy treat.
# What You Need:
→ Mousse
01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), melted and slightly cooled
03 - 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
07 - 2 tbsp coconut milk or plant-based milk
→ Topping
08 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
09 - 1 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the avocados, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut milk in a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure uniform texture.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
04 - Divide the mousse evenly among four serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld properly.
06 - Top each mousse with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and a mint leaf if desired before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- You get all the decadent satisfaction of chocolate mousse without any dairy, refined sugar, or post-dessert guilt
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes with ingredients you can keep in your pantry
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- If your avocados are not perfectly ripe, the mousse will have a strange grainy texture that no amount of blending can fix
- Melting the chocolate and letting it cool slightly before blending prevents the avocado from seizing up
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- Use truly ripe avocados that give slightly when pressed—this is the secret to perfectly smooth mousse
- Add the sweetener gradually and taste as you go, since different brands of cocoa powder vary in bitterness