If you’ve never tried avocado chocolate mousse before, this healthy recipe will take you completely by surprise!
It is rich and silky smooth… and you really can’t taste the avocado.
Super Healthy Chocolate Avocado Mousse
The idea of avocado chocolate mousse has been popular on the health food scene for years, but some of the recipes out there are unfortunately so awful they only prove true mainstream society’s claim that avocado chocolate mousse is too weird or too healthy to really be dessert.
This is exactly what happened to me a few years back when one of my friends found a recipe for avocado chocolate mousse and decided we should try it. The results were so terrible that it took me five years to even think about coming up with my own version of the popular dessert.
(Note to self: Always be suspicious of a chocolate pudding recipe that does not call for any salt whatsoever.)
However, when the subject of avocado chocolate mousse came up on the blog a few weeks ago when I posted my 20 favorite Healthy Chocolate Recipes, I was finally inspired to give the idea a second chance.
And I’m so glad I did! With the right recipe, avocado chocolate mousse can be really good, for a healthy dessert or not!
Above – watch the video how to make avocado chocolate mousse!
The best part about this avocado chocolate mousse is that it tastes so decadent and so sinful that you completely forget you’re getting so many health benefits at the same time!
Avocados are 100% cholesterol-free, contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients; and just one serving of the superfood offers eight percent of the daily value of fiber—a nutrient which provides a feeling of fullness and has also been found to potentially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
With less than one gram of sugar per ounce, avocados have the least amount of sugar per serving of any fruit, and they act as a “nutrient booster” by helping the body to better absorb fat-soluble nutrients.
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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
When I was asked to help raise awareness and get the word out about National Diabetes Month—which takes place every November—I immediately wanted to help. My grandfather had diabetes for as long as I knew him, and I know many readers of this blog are also all too familiar with the disease.
Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and another 86 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future. The HAAS Avocado Board (HAB) has joined the American Diabetes Association in the national Stop Diabetes movement, with a campaign goal of helping to increase awareness about the role that good fats play in daily nutrition.
And I couldn’t think of a better time than Hug A Fat Month to post this particular recipe – because it is full of healthy fats!
The recipe is vegan, paleo, gluten free, and you can even use a sugar free sweetener if you want to make a low carb or keto avocado chocolate mousse.
The message I’m trying to convey with this post isn’t that eating avocado chocolate mousse will cure diabetes. (If only it were that simple.) But the American Diabetes Association wants people to choose a sensible diet that includes healthy fats—such as avocados—in moderation and in place of higher-cholesterol foods.
Eat delicious foods, enjoy what you are eating, and really be mindful by savoring food slowly so that you eat less and feel more satisfied.
Leftover avocado? Try this Avocado Smoothie Recipe
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- flesh of 2 ripe avocados (240g)
- 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dutch cocoa OR melted chocolate chips
- 3-4 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- sweetener of choice to taste (I like 1/4 cup pure maple syrup)
Instructions
- **You have two options for this recipe: The version with the chocolate chips will be richer; the version with the dutch cocoa (important to use dutch) will be lower in fat and sugar.Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. (Watch the video above to see the recipe being made step-by-step.) I used 3 tbsp almond milk, but if you’re not using a liquid sweetener then you might want to add a little extra for a smoother consistency. If you make it, don’t forget to rate the recipe or leave a review below!View Nutrition Facts
Notes
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**Also, sorry to have left you hanging on my previous post! I’m so thrilled to know people are actually reading the commentary of my posts. In terms of the story’s “ending,” I don’t really believe in happy endings for people in their twenties. Your story shouldn’t be over yet.
Although I’m no longer dating the guy from the story, he is still one of my favorite people in the world. I believe some people are just meant to be in your life. And I’m really glad he is in mine!
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Louise Thompson says
Absolutely delicious mousse. I replace sugar with a fair amount of Date syrup (to taste) and milk with coconut milk (about 1/2 Cup)
Shirley M Laprise says
Wow! Delicious. It’s a keeper. That’s all I have to say.
Natalie P says
This was very good!
Carolyn Jansen says
Delish – thank you!
Jessica Ann Martin says
Somehow I didn’t read the part about MELTING the chocolate chips and just tossed it all in my blender.😂😂 Still delicious.
Kate B Mattingly says
You are spot on, it’s so delicious and healthy!! I added a tad more pure maple syrup and vanilla for the older folks who like it a bit sweeter. This is a keeper!
THANK YOU!!
Lisa says
Delicious! Thanks for sharing. It tastes even better after being in the fridge overnight!
Helen says
Tried it with honey as my sweetener and used peppermint extract, so good😋
Bobbie says
Absolutely scrumptious. So easy to make and used 2 avocadoes that were on their last legs. Yummmmmm
Kaylee says
Lovely recipe. I have made this twice for my family and they enjoyed it both times. I used honey as the sweetener and it turned out delicious.
Lisa says
This is absolutely mind blowing ! The texture and decadence is beyond compare and its actually good for you! Amazing!
Thess says
Yummy! I will definitely make it again…thank you!!!
Taya says
So good
I did this with cocao powder
Insane!
Ellie says
I have to admit I was skeptical at first, but I still decided to give it a go as I have heaps of avocados that needed using up. The result was pretty surprising!! Some of my family could taste the avocado but I really enjoyed it!! Thank you again Katie!!
Tigger says
Only chocolate avocado mouse I’ll make!! it’s 10 star!! I just served it to company and we have two more converts for this recipe! I had to send her a text message with it. Thank you, Tigger.
Carrie says
Made this the Dutch chocolate way with maple syrup and WOW!!! Absolutely delicious!! Super silky and chocolatey. Will definitely make again!! Thanks!!
Melody says
I have to tell you this. I am a culinary student and just finished my exam using THIS recipe, with a couple of small tweaks as my gluten-free vegan dessert option! It was sooo delicious, my chefs were impressed, and I received wonderful marks!! Thank you for my inspiration.
Mandy C. says
I only have Dutch processed cocoa. Can I use it instead of the 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder? (1/2 cup total?)
Shirley says
So yummy! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for the recipe.