Description

A rich, velvety vegan chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This simple five-ingredient dessert is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, offering a luxurious texture without the guilt.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium ripe avocados (about 400g)
½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Scrape off any brown spots to ensure only bright green flesh is used.
Add the avocado flesh to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt to the blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is dark, glossy, and fully combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or salt if necessary. If using optional add-ins like espresso powder, add them now.
Transfer the mousse to serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
Just before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Garnish with coconut whipped cream or fresh berries if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure avocados are ripe but not brown or mushy for the best texture. The mousse improves with time, so making it the night before is recommended. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze as the texture may become grainy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 150
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 10
Protein: 6

Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, avocado mousse, gluten-free dessert, dairy-free, healthy chocolate, 5-ingredient dessert, vegan dessert, chocolate avocado