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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Dessert Recipes

    Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Jan 23, 2023 · Last modified: Jan 23, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Glass of chocolate mousse topped with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with text overlay Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse.

    3 ingredients, a food processor, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this rich and creamy Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Top it with your favorite fruit for an incredible dessert that's loaded with chocolaty flavor.

    Chocolate mousse in a glass jar topped with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and a sprig of mint.

    While it's common to use avocados on avocado toast, vegan fajitas, and guacamole salad, they can also be used in desserts.

    They are a wonderful dairy-free base for thick and creamy treats. And you really can't taste the avocados when they're blended with cocoa powder and pure maple syrup to make Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Amy's tip
    • Variations and substitutions
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing
    • FAQ
    • More chocolatey treats
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's ready to enjoy in 5 minutes and requires only 3 ingredients.
    • It's a healthier dessert that's delicious topped with fresh fruit.
    • It's allergy-friendly and oil-free.

    Ingredients

    Avocados, bottle of pure maple syrup, and a container of cocoa powder.

    Amy's tip

    Make sure to use avocados that are ripe or even overripe. I like to use ones that have been refrigerated so that the mousse is cold and ready to eat right away.

    Variations and substitutions

    It's easy to customize this avocado chocolate mousse to make it your own. Start with the base recipe and add any of the following ingredients:

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • a pinch of salt

    You can also substitute your favorite liquid sweetener in place of the maple syrup. Or use raw cacao powder instead of cocoa powder.

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Equipment

    I recommend using a food processor rather than a blender to make this recipe. A blender will have a harder time processing the chocolate avocado mousse and will heat it up.

    Instructions

    Ingredients in a food processor and the blended mousse.
    1. Add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
    2. Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until everything is completely smooth and well blended. Transfer to small bowls or glasses and enjoy.

    Serving suggestions

    Glasses of mousse topped with berries and a bowl of berries in the background.

    Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse can be enjoyed on its own or with toppings. Try it with a dollop of coconut whipped cream.

    Or add your favorite fresh fruits like sliced strawberries or bananas. I particularly like it with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and fresh mint leaves.

    Storing

    This dessert is best enjoyed the same day but will keep for up to 2 days refrigerated in an airtight container. 

    FAQ

    Is Hershey's cocoa powder vegan?

    Hershey's cocoa powder is vegan since it contains 100% cocoa powder and no animal-derived ingredients.

    How do you choose a ripe avocado?

    There's nothing more disappointing than slicing into an avocado and finding a mushy brown mess on the inside. While I can't guarantee this method will work 100% of the time, I've found that it's best to choose avocados that have a little piece of the stem still attached. If the stem is missing, don't buy it.

    If you can't easily pull out the little stem, the avocado isn't ripe yet. I prefer to purchase avocados in this unripe state and let them ripen on my counter for a day or two.

    If the stem comes out with no resistance, check the color of the small circle under the stem:

    Brown: the avocado is mostly likely overripe.
    Light yellow: it's not quite ripe yet.
    Bright green: your avocado is ripe and ready to go.

    Is cacao powder the same as cocoa powder?

    While both come from cacao beans, cacao powder is made from raw beans and cocoa powder is made from roasted beans. They both have a chocolate flavor that is similar but not identical. You can use either one to make vegan chocolate avocado mousse.

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    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh berries and a bowl of berries in the background.

    Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    3 ingredients, a food processor, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this rich and creamy Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Top it with your favorite fruit for an incredible dessert that's loaded with chocolaty flavor.
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Fusion
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 387kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe avocados*, pits and skins removed (about 2 cups)
    • 2-3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, (or to taste)
    • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
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    Instructions

    • Add the avocado, pure maple syrup, and cocoa powder to the bowl of a food processor. (Start with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.)
    • Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the ingredients are completely combined. Taste and add more maple syrup, as needed, and blend again.
    • Transfer to small bowls or glasses and enjoy right away. Or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.

    Notes

    *Make sure to use avocados that are ripe or even overripe. I like to use ones that have been refrigerated so that the mousse is cold and ready to eat right away.
    Serving suggestion: Garnish the mousse with fresh fruit such as berries and sprigs of mint.
    Storing: This dessert is best enjoyed the same day but will keep for up to 2 days refrigerated in an airtight container. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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