When it comes to indulging your sweet tooth while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this Chocolate and Avocado Mousse recipe strikes the perfect balance. Rich, creamy, and delightfully smooth, this dessert leverages the unexpected yet harmonious pairing of luscious chocolate and creamy avocado. Avocados, packed with healthy fats and essential nutrients, bring an irresistible velvety texture to the mousse without compromising on flavor. Meanwhile, the deep, decadent notes of chocolate create a gourmet dessert experience. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat for yourself or an elegant dessert to impress your guests, this recipe is both easy to make and nutritionally rewarding. Dive into this guilt-free pleasure and savor the surprising combination that will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
For the mousse:
- 4 oz semi sweet dark chocolate chips
- 2 each ripe avocado (about 8 oz each)
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
Garnishments:
- fresh raspberries
- shaved dark chocolate
- whipped cream
Preparation
- Place the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in15-second bursts, stirring between each and watching carefully so that the chocolate does not burn. When the chocolate is almost completely melted, remove it from the microwave and stir until smooth. Set aside and let cool until just barely warm.
- Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop them into a food processor fitted with a steel blade or high-powered blender. Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until very smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Taste and add a few teaspoons of agave if additional sweetness is desired.
- Spoon into glasses. Enjoy immediately as a pudding, or for a thicker, mousse-like consistency, refrigerate until well chilled, 2 hours or overnight. Serve topped with raspberries, cream, and chocolate shavings.