Description
A rich, silky, and healthy vegan chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This no-bake dessert is ready in minutes and offers a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 400g flesh)
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- ⅓ cup (85ml) pure maple syrup
- 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, or sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Scrape off any brown spots or fibery strings near the pit to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add the avocado flesh to a high-speed blender. Pulse a few times to break it up.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of almond milk to the blender.
- Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula, until the mixture is completely smooth, glossy, and creamy with no green specks.
- If the mixture is too thick, add the remaining almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until a thick pudding-like consistency is reached.
- Transfer the mousse to serving glasses or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Dust with extra cocoa powder and garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, or sea salt flakes before serving cold.
Notes
Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe (dark green to black skin, soft but not mushy) to avoid a gritty texture. For best results, chill serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, avocado dessert, healthy dessert, no-bake, gluten-free, 5-ingredient recipe, silky mousse, dairy-free