Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Hi Katie – just wanted to let you know that I appreciate this post. A member of my family has Type 2 and I am at risk for developing. I am trying really hard to be healthier – exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. I love to eat healthy foods and have purged a lot of junk from my diet over the last several years, but the most difficult thing for me is my sweet tooth. And chocolate, in particular!

One of the reasons I love your blog is that you provide sensible alternatives so that I can enjoy a little indulgence and have some chocolate without going overboard on sugar and (bad) fat!

Oh, and I still eat your chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal on a very regular basis! It is my favorite oatmeal!

Thank you for this recipe, I may try it as I actually bought too many avocados and can’t eat them fast enough the way they are. I have no problem eating too much chocolate pudding though.

And I wonder what you mean by not believing in happy endings in your twenties and stories being over in your 20s? Hypothetically, can’t a happy “ending” (the end of dating, so-to-speak) turn into a happy beginning (marriage)? And why would settling down with someone/marriage make a story be over? Just interesting to hear other people’s thoughts.

Ooh I love avocado chocolate mousse! The recipe by Laura Miller (Raw. Vegan. Not Gross.) is my go-to, it’s delicious!! Although I might have to try this version too to compare!

Is there any way of storing this, or must it be eaten immediately?

Hi Katie,
This looks really good. I have food allergies and can only use stevia or xylitol to sweeten food. I love avocados and especially chocolate so I can’t wait to try this. I have just started a food blog for other people like me with food allergies and wanted you to know I enjoy learning from your blog and of course some others out there also. You give me hope that I can reach and help some people who need cooking or baking ideas.

This was good, but it didn’t remind me of mousse. This was more squarely in the chocolate pudding category for me since it wasn’t so light and fluffy – I wonder if you’d be able to get it that way by using an electric mixer after this. I also recommend refrigerating it for an hour or so after the mixture is done to get it a little thicker.

Mousse or not, this was tasty, thanks!

If only this did cure diabetes. There’s a few people I’d force feed this to if it did (funnily enough they all detest avocados….). But as it doesn’t. I’ll just have to eat their servings as well as my own. Fair enough – right?

@katie: Awesome! Incredible! Used Extra Dark Chocolate Chips (68% cocoa). Extra coconut milk version. And it needed 6 tbsps sweetener, we used agave. It was a so light and creamy. No hint of avocado flavor. We quick-chilled it in the freezer for 30 minutes and yummed it up. Thank You!

I’m not a fan of avocados but I decided to give it a try.
I was really surprised. This is a really delicious dessert and I don’t feel even a bit guilty for eating 2 portions 😛

Tried this for a healthier desert option for a recent dinner party – it was great! I did use the wrong type of honey which gave it a funny taste, but generally the consistency was amazing! I served with some strawberries and also a few chocolate heart toppers 🙂 Thank you!

Did this recipe today, easy and smooth! The avocado taste was a bit too present though (they were ripe, but maybe not enough?), so I turned the 4 portions I got into “mug cakes”: cooked in the microwave ( I cooked the cups separatly for 2 min each, on 800w)

Hi!
Can I use unsweetened baking chocolate in place of the chips and cocoa?
And would banana work as a sweetener?
Our baby has a lot of intolerances and we’ve had a lot of success with food trials but I don’t know what he’ll be able to have for added sugars by the time he turns one in August so I’m searching for an alternative to cake for him!
Thanks in advance!

Easy to make and tasty with lovely creamy texture. Next time I will add more stevia and maybe more chocolate as I’m a sweet tooth and wasnt quite sweet enough for me.

So, I made this recipe with dark cacao. It as terrible until I made adjustments. I added a tablespoon of agave and it was perfect. I topped it off with chocolate chips and whipped vegan cream. But without the agave,this recipe didn’t work. Otherwise, it was awesome.

About an hour ago I noticed I had an avocado that wouldn’t make it through the day tomorrow. So I found this and immediately made it. Completely skeptical bc of the millions of others out there, I only made a half batch, thinking I would throw it away. I used the melted chocolate method (Lily’s chocolate chips to cut back even more on the sugar). I can’t have sugar. I don’t even eat carrots in hopes to avoid it. So, it was finished blending and I very cautiously dipped my pinky in the bowl. As soon as it hit my mouth, in a completely empty house, I yelled “you shut the f- up!!” And ate the entire thing! (Sorry not sorry). Thank you. It’s been a year of no desserts or trying ones that I can’t stand. I am over the moon!

Pretty good! This is my first time making an avocado-based dessert. I used cocoa powder and whole milk and initially was like oh no, it really just tastes like chocolatey avocado. However, I forgot the vanilla extract! The vanilla extract and a bit more sweetener really fixed it up. Good stuff! 🙂

This mousse saved my night! I have been cooking for about six hours trying to make fun vegan things to bring to a New Year’s Eve party. I had a crazy idea to make chocolate cups full of mousse but all of the aquafaba recipes weren’t working. So I went to the store at 11:00pm to find something else to make and saw the avocados! This recipe was quick, easy and insanely delicious! I had my non-vegan family try it and they loved it! Also, it looks super cute piped into vegan white chocolate cups! Thank you so much!!

Hey! This recipe only makes 2 servings, not 4! 🙂 LOL. Delicious!

OMG this is delicious! I used unsweetened cocoa powder with coconut milk and Xlya for sugar. So so yummy!

Hi, new to your recipes, but they come up frequently in my healthy dessert research 🙂

Tried this avocado pudding recipe. It was great! I used the cocoa powder and Stevia. Additionally I broke some chocolate into small pieces and some tea biscuit cookies into the pudding. I didn’t have any milk products around besides some half and half, but it was amazing with that.

Thanks for the great recipe! Will definitely try some others, and possibly purchase your cookbook!

I used raw chocolate instead of coca and there was no bitterness. Just used a pinch of stevia and topped with coconut cream.

I just made this and doubled the recipe. It is amazing! My children cannot tell the difference between this and regular chocolate pudding! It is absolutely delicious, silky, satisfying, and guilt free (if you don’t eat the whole bowl)!!! Thank you!

Sooooo good! Even my oldest daughter (4), who swears she doesn’t like avocado, totally devoured this mousse. My youngest (14 months) did too! Oh my god it’s so delish! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Delicious! I made the cocoa powder version with maple syrup. It was VERY rich but I could barely detect avocado. All 4 of my kids loved it and I didn’t tell them the ingredients

I just made this with regular cocoa powder (not dark). I liked mine a little creamier so I added more almond milk. When it was done, I topped it with Cool Whip and it was AMAZING! Thank God for this recipe because it is a GREAT alternative to the cupcakes and donuts I was eating when I got my sweet tooth!

Unlike most of the people who’ve posted a comment on this, i have actually tried it – twice 🙂 It’s gorgeous. The first time i made it for Mum, i kept her away from the kitchen so she couldn’t see what went into it, and she had no idea it included avocado. I am in the process of moving from loathing all avocado to quite liking Reed avos (in things, not on their own) and not minding Shepards if properly disguised; i love this mousse. Plus, i can feel relatively virtuous while eating it. But we did notice last time that the leftovers tasted discernably avocado-flavoured next day.
I made the first batch with Cadbury “dark” melts (43% cocoa, so not what i’d call dark, but) and the latest one with half melts and half really good cocoa. Both were equally good.
To those who are finding this recipe bitter, i’d suggest that it’s worth changing your cocoa – some are far more bitter, and the less bitter ones are often darker and much more chocolatey, so you don’t need to use as much. I used Aldi’s “Choceur” brand.

I added a 1/2 of banana to mine and blended it together and now I love it. Before it was not sweet enough for my liking. I used honey.

I was nervous about this one, and it started badly. I did the cocoa powder version with whole milk and Swerve. We don’t have a food processor so I dumped it all into a blender which then failed to mix – the blades spun harmlessly. We added some splashes of half half to get more moisture in and that didn’t work either. We ended up mashing it all up with a spatula along the sides which worked well.
For sweetener, I needed 8 tablespoons of Swerve. And it still tasted awful and despite the lovely color and texture I was close to chucking it out. I used kosher salt originally and added some more and it became tolerable, but I wasn’t going to make this again.
I divided it into four servings and refrigerated them and was not particularly looking forward to finishing them. I let the kids try it the next day and they were not impressed, nor was the wife. On a whim I added yet another couple pinches of kosher salt and my serving improved even more. Salt was the trick! 3-4 pinches per serving made it indistinguishable from any other scratch pudding. Delicious!
I ate the last serving on day 3 so it keeps reasonably well if refrigerated. I’ll use the electric hand mixer next time instead of the blender.

I made this using cocoa powder and thought it looked and tasted great My kids hated it. I think they suck.

Just finished making this, and I can’t believe how chocolatey, rich, and not-avocado tasting it was! I did add about a tablespoon more of swerve because my husband thought just the 6 tbsps was too bitter from the cocoa. But I wouldnt reduce the cocoa! It turned out really well though; a bit on the cooling side because of the swerve, but the depth of flavour is unparallel, you really feel like its a regular dessert.

Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

I made this for the first time today, following the recipe to the letter and using cocoa powder. It turned out SUPER bitter with just “a pinch of stevia” for sweetening. I ended up adding teaspoons one at a time (around 8 I think) and a bit of cream to make it even close to edible. Maybe there is something missing in the ingredients? It was very smooth and delicious at the end but needed WAY more stevia to get there.

This is my go-to chocolate mousse recipe! It’s absolutely delicious and satisfies my sweets craving every time. Thanks, Katie!

this tastes so bad i gagged , why does this exist??

Hey Katie!
I used honey for mine. I had to add 2-ish cups of milk to get a good texture (and that was so much milk i had to add another 1/4 cup coca!)
I really like it! Much more detailed, rounded and full flavor than box chocolate pudding!
(Sorry, I have synesthesia, no idea how to explain the difference in taste normally…)

I’m enjoying right now. ❤️ Smooth and rich, love it!
I didn’t make it look to appealing hahaha but it is very tasty.

Hey! Thanks for the amazing recipe. I made mine with two ripe local avocados, 1/4 cup real semisweet chocolate chips (melted), Mexican vanilla extract, sea salt, and 1/4 cup raw non alkalinized Dominican cocoa powder, as well as 3.5tbsp full circle coconut milk. Amazing, tastes good and healthy. I wonder, though, why mine seems to have ended a bit more watery, yours looks thicker. I placed all the ingredients at full speed on my processor for about 1 minute… any suggestions!

Thanks in advance. 5 stars.

Yummy! My husband who hates avocados loved this mousse. I used almond milk, maple syrup and just cocoa and cacao powder. Also added about 2/4 teaspoon of espresso powder.

I just made this tonight and not only was it a quick and easy treat to make but it was also surprisingly delicious! I’ll certainly be making this again! Thanks for the recipe.

Made as said but used sugar free chips and monk fruit maple syrup to make it more keto friendly! Devine

How does this taste without a Sweetner? Want to make this, but don’t have sweetners on hand.

Do you measure the chocolate chips before or after you melt them?

I’ve made this recipe many times now and feel compelled to write a review. It is so scrumptious and like “the real thing” that when I catch myself chastising myself for eating too much, I have to remember… it IS health food!

Just made the vegan avocado pudding. It’s delish!

So, so good. Really creamy. I used the dutched cocoa to keep the calories lower. I can’t say enough good about this treat.

This recipe is perfect. It’s absolutely delicious and tastes like a fancy restaurant dessert to me

This recipe is seriously SO GOOD. We’ve made it two different ways. If any of y’all are more health conscious, we can confirm that using 1/4 cup of a monkfruit erythritol sweetener blend, 1/4 cup + 2 T. cocoa powder, and 2 T. chocolate protein powder is DELICIOUS.

THIS WAY INSANELY GOOD!!! you of course cant pretend that theres no avocados in it because it does have a but of a raw natural after-taste to it but everyone seems to love it!!

Smooth & decadent just like you said. A bit difficult to mix in a blender. I should have used my food processor. Totally worth it! How can I leave a photo?

Very easy recipe to make and totally satisfied my chocolate craving! Absolutely delicious!

I made this was quite delish and creamy though i could taste the avocado… I think 2 avocados might be too much? I used cacao power and 70% melted dark chocolate and I used half coconut sugar and half maple syrup. It didn’t taste chocolately enough for me ??? !!!

This is so incredibly perfect to use as fruit dip!!! It’s easier to go really light on the sugar when you have the super sweetness from the fruit. This is definitely going to be a go to. So yummy and totally satisfies the craving for something sweet

Easy to make and tastes great!

This is very delicious and good to use up avocados that you aren’t able to eat in time. Used the chocolate chips and a little less sweetener. Doesn’t taste like avocado either.

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Absolutely delicious and so easy!

Amazing!! Rich & smooth.

I love this recipe! I can taste a hint of avocado, but I don’t mind it. It’s the perfect little treat when I need something sweet. It’s really filling so a few bites go a long way. I will definitely make it again.

Does this recipe need to be eaten immediately, or will it keep for a day or two in the refrigerator?

Thumbs up from me and my fiance, both diabetic (I’m vegan and he’s not). Made using half regular cocoa, half melted sugar free keto chocolate chips, Now brand chocolate monkfruit drops, and cashew/almond milk. Thank you for the recipe Katie.

Loved the chocolate mouse recipe. I only had one avocado so I basically 1/2 the recipe-except for the maple syrup and a bit more almond milk. Yes, we have a sweet tooth! Thank you!!

Delicious! I substituted the chocolate chips for ‘Swiss Miss’ milk hot chocolate mix since that’s just what I had in my pantry, but it worked out well since I didn’t end up needing as much of the sweetener (agave maple syrup) since it gave it some more sweetness. I sprinkled coarsely chopped toasted Almonds when serving!

I am on a vegan keto diet so I melted dark chocolate and mixed it in with the avocado mixture. I added 2 scoops chocolate protein powder and had to add a lot more almond milk. It’s silky and delicious! Thank you

hey, I don’t know what went so wrong for me but this turned out quite bitter and tasted very much of avocado and not much of chocolate. In the UK I think all cocoa powder is dutch processed so I didn’t have any ‘regular’ stuff but I assumed this wouldn’t be a problem. I used honey instead of maple syrup which would have also made a difference but even after adding quite a bit more honey it wasn’t great. Any suggestions?

Just made the avocado mousse and love it, I used chestnut honey and some Xylitol for sweetener. Think next time I will use maple syrup. Love your black bean brownies as well!

This recipe does not need 2 avocados. Would like to try this with one, unless you want to taste the avocado. Extra fat that is unnecessary if you ask me. I also needed a little more maple syrup and dash of cinnamon to cover that avocado taste. I needed more liquid also. It was good in the end.

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“You really can’t taste the avocado!” This was not true for me. And I gotta say, I’m not a fan of the taste of avocado on its own. This is the 3rd avocado pudding type recipe I have tried to see if anyone can really tone out that avocado taste while keeping that creaminess. So, this is a very fluffy, creamy mousse. Flavor-wise, it needed a lot of help. I added extra maple syrup, then added greek yogurt, and finally added a scoop of birthday cake flavored protein powder. These additions lessened the taste of avocado, obvs the greek yogurt adds a tang that some people hate, but it also added more calories. I think I am done with avocado puddings. Thanks for trying!!

Sorry if I’m missing this—but is the nutritional value available? I need to know how many carbs in a serving, for my daughter with Type 1 diabetes.

Have you tried freezing this? Looking for a make ahead recipe which I can freeze.

Fantastic!! Just like chocolate mousse.
My husband I recently went on a getaway, and my husband had brought some chocolate avocado mousse for me to try from a restaurant. I was shocked at how good it was, so wanted to recreate it. This recipe is probably even better then what we had on our getaway.
Very rich, creamy, and hits the spot if you need a chocolate fix. I used the maple syrup as the sweetener, and it was perfect. Thanks for the great recipe. My 3 year old also loves this!

This shit is deadly. It will always be eaten in one sitting.

Hi darling! I absolutely LOVE avocados and chocolate so this recipe really drew my attention. Unfortunately, I always do these cooking projects with my sister, and she doesn’t want to make this. I was just wondering if you can use Stevia in this. Thanks!

I made this for Christmas and everyone loved it!
I prepared it on Thursday but I actually think it tastes better today, Saturday.
Flavors melded some more. I used Lily’s chocolate chips (stevia sweetened).
One person said it could’ve been sweeter, however I may add a bit less maple syrup for myself next time. I also decorated the top with some walnuts, coconut flakes and chocolate chips. Next time I may chop up walnuts and add to the pudding itself.
Easy breezy, healthy and delicious!
Thank you!

Made with melted chips and maple syrup. No false advertising here! 😉 I could almost skip any other chocolate if I have this on hand. Well done, Katie!

This recipe with the chocolate and the avocado looks delicious. When avocados are available again, it’s definitely on my gotta do list. I do have one question for you. Many, many, many years ago I found a recipe for chocolate mousse and put out by Knox gelatin. 50 years later, I can’t find it anywhere. Have you ever heard of this? Have you ever tried it? With so many moves, I have managed to lose the recipe, but I really, really wish I could find it again. I would appreciate any help at all in finding it again. Thank you for any help that can be offered.
Cheryl

This was so good!
I halved the recipe as I only had 1 avocado and used maple syrup with the Dutch cocoa. It was so rich and delicious, I couldn’t even taste the avocado. It made 2 servings and I can tell you that the serving size is generous – as someone who loves chocolate, this was packed full of chocolatey flavor.

It is delicious. I used raw agave syrup with the semi sweet chocolate chips. It tastes like a chocolate banana split without the ice cream. I have little chunks of avocado though that I did not smooth out.

Really yummy, super quick and easy to make. Used Cadbury’s cocoa powder with mayple syrup plus some chia seeds for added 😇 points! Both husband and 7 year old enjoyed too. Don’t over think the recipe, throw stuff in and blitz. Ta da!

Looking to make this. Can you use cacao?

Also, how far ahead can you make it? Will it keep in the refrigerator a day or two?

Holy crap. AMAZING! I’m not really a fan of avocados, and I can’t taste them at all in this recipe. I used dark cocoa power, milk chocolate chips, and avocados that were on the cusp of going bad. The taste and texture are the same as a dark chocolate truffle Hersey’s Kiss. Soooooo good!

This recipe is quite good. I could definitely taste avocado, but only vaguely. But I think I’m a super taster. I added about 3t more of dark cocoa powder. Still taste the avocado a bit but it’s not a bad taste anyway as I love avocados. Thanks!

This was excellent! I used Truvia blend w/4 g carbs/tsp instead of Swerve (also 4g carbs) because Swerve leaves a terrible aftertaste. You would NEVER know it was made with avocados. I did use the melted sugar free chocolate chips. It’s like “death by chocolate”. Also added 1-2 Tbsp of powdered peanut butter just because.

I don’t know what recipe you tried but I have one we made for my cancer-fighting brother that his officemates kept stealing out of the fridge at his office. No salt, just unsweet cocoa and cacao in equal amounts, 2 large or 4 small avocados, and a half dozen pitted figs blended with a tiny bit of almond/oats/rice/regular milk and a dash of vanilla extract. I don’t recall the exact amount of cocoa and cacao powder offhand, but keep adding it to the blender a teaspoon at a time until you get lovely mousse texture.

You *can* add a tiny sprinkle of salt for a deeper, richer chocolate, but I’d rather just use dark cocoa right off. For variety, you can throw in a drop or two of orange, coffee, or peppermint extract. Or use espresso instead of the milk to make the figs smooth enough to blend with the avocados.

Great recipe! I made some coconut whipped cream and folded it into the mousse. Absolutely delicious!!

Hi, can you make this with matcha instead of cocoa? Thanks.