Chocolate Avocado Mousse Delight (Printable)

Silky smooth chocolate avocado dessert with rich cocoa and creamy texture, perfect for a healthy indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave syrup)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts (e.g., sliced almonds, hazelnuts)
10 - Coconut flakes

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder to preference, blending again if necessary.
04 - Spoon the mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to achieve best texture.
06 - Garnish with fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes decadent and restaurant-quality but comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking.
  • You get that creamy, luxurious texture without dairy, eggs, or any ingredients you can't pronounce.
  • The flavor is genuinely deep and chocolatey—no weird aftertaste or texture that feels like you're eating something "healthy."
02 -
  • Overblending creates a texture that's too thin and loses that luxurious mouthfeel—blend until smooth, but stop before it starts getting warm and separated.
  • Cold avocados matter more than you'd think; let them sit in the fridge for an hour before making this if they're room temperature, and your mousse will be noticeably creamier.
03 -
  • If you want an even lighter mousse, fold in 2–3 tablespoons of whipped aquafaba or coconut cream after blending—it adds air without adding heaviness.
  • Use the coldest milk you have straight from the fridge; it keeps the mousse from warming up and separating during blending.
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