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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While it's common to use avocados to make avocado toast and simple guacamole, they can also be used in vegan desserts like no bake key lime pie and this vegan chocolate avocado mousse.
They are a wonderful egg-free, dairy-free base for thick and creamy treats. And you really can't taste the avocados when they're blended with other ingredients like cocoa powder and pure maple syrup in this quick and delicious dessert.
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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
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.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
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
- Add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
- 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
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.
Recipe FAQs
Hershey's cocoa powder is vegan since it contains 100% cocoa powder and no animal-derived ingredients.
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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Love and Veggies,
Amy
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Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
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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
Instructions
- Add the avocado, pure maple syrup, and cocoa powder to the bowl of a food processor. (Start with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.)2 ripe avocados*, 2-3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 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
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
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