Description
A rich, dairy-free dessert made in just 10 minutes using ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This healthy-ish treat offers a velvety texture without any dairy or eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe Hass avocados (approx. 1 cup flesh / 200g)
- 3 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 3–4 tablespoons (45-60g) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) oat milk or almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Scrape away any brown spots and mash roughly with a fork.
- Add mashed avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and oat milk to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy with no visible chunks.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or saltiness as needed.
- Spoon into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (ideally 30 minutes) to firm up and meld flavors.
- Serve topped with berries, nuts, or coconut whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Ensure avocados are ripe (yield slightly to pressure) for the best texture and flavor. Do not rush blending; ensure the mixture is silky smooth to avoid green specks. Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning. Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, avocado dessert, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy dessert, 10-minute recipe, raw dessert, keto-friendly