Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

This Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse is an indulgent yet healthy dessert, featuring smooth, creamy dark chocolate mousse made from ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. It’s rich, silky, and packed with nutrients, offering a guilt-free treat that’s dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a plant-based alternative!

For the Mousse

2 large ripe avocados

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

½ tsp espresso powder (optional, for enhanced chocolate flavor)

2 oz melted dark chocolate (70% or higher, vegan-certified)

For Garnish

Fresh raspberries or strawberries

Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings

Crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts)

Coconut whipped cream (optional)

Extra drizzle of melted dark chocolate

Blend the Mousse

Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a food processor or blender.
Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Melt the Chocolate

Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler (or microwave in 20-second intervals).
Add the melted chocolate to the mousse mixture and blend again until fully incorporated.

Chill the Mousse

Transfer the mousse to serving glasses or bowls.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor and texture.

Garnish and Serve

Top with fresh raspberries, cacao nibs, and crushed nuts.
Drizzle with extra melted dark chocolate for added decadence.
Enjoy chilled and creamy!

Pro Tips

For a sweeter mousse, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
For an ultra-smooth texture, blend for an additional minute.
For a nutty twist, replace almond milk with coconut or hazelnut milk.

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