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Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A rich, creamy chocolate avocado mousse that comes together in one blender in about five minutes. It is naturally dairy free, gluten free, and vegan, and no one will ever guess it is made with avocado.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados about 450 g of flesh
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder 30 g, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup 60 ml, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice so no green streaks remain.
- Taste the mousse and blend in a little more maple syrup if you would like it sweeter.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Serve right away for a soft, pudding like texture, or chill for 20 to 30 minutes if you prefer it thicker and firmer.
Notes
Use avocados that are perfectly ripe and give slightly when pressed, since under ripe fruit tastes grassy and over ripe fruit can turn bitter. For the smoothest texture, blend a full minute and scrape the sides so no avocado streaks remain. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, pressing a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep the top from browning. Freezing is not recommended. Try it topped with fresh berries, a little orange zest, cocoa nibs, coconut cream, or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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