Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Who says that desserts can’t be healthy and indulgent at the same time? This avocado chocolate mousse (with hidden sweet potato, too) is both wholesome and delicious!
Growing up in the 90s, desserts were always presented as temptation that you should avoid. Unfortunately, that means that many people of my generation still feel guilty when they eat anything sweet. And what’s the point of dessert if you can’t properly enjoy it?
I am determined to bring that joy back! My dessert recipes are always created from whole-food plant-based ingredients, keeping them healthy without sacrificing the taste.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Avocado may not seem like the obvious ingredient choice for a sweet dish, but if you’ve tried the veganized version of Kourtney Kardashian’s avocado pudding, you know that this avocado chocolate mousse will exceed our expectations!
- In addition to avocados, you only need five other ingredients! Best of all, you probably already have them in your pantry.
- The texture of this avocado chocolate mousse is mind-blowing! I don’t think I’ve ever tried such a rich yet creamy dessert.
- If your kids are picky eaters, they might not be on board with avocado. But I am yet to meet a child that would turn down chocolate!
How to Make This Recipe
Even an absolute novice can easily make this delicious avocado chocolate mousse!
All you need to do is blend all ingredients together until smooth. Transfer to a container with a lid, and chill for 30 minutes.
Enjoy with your toppings of choice!
Hack It!
- Can’t get your hands on maple syrup? Any natural sweetener would do the job! You could use agave, date syrup, or even thickened apple juice.
- For best results, you should use high-quality vanilla extract. Did you know it’s super easy to make at home?
- Not sure how to serve this chocolate mousse? Try topping it with fresh raspberries, coconut flakes, or vegan whipped cream.
- This might blow your mind, but you can freeze this mousse in popsicle molds and enjoy it as a frozen treat on a hot day!
Other Recipes You’ll Love
- Homemade Vegan Marshmallows
- Berry Chia Pudding
- Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
- Aquafaba Chocolate Pudding
- Mango Fruit Leather
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The Recipe: Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, ripe, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato, cooked, peeled
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips, melted
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅓ cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a container with a lid, and chill for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
