Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A simple, sweet chocolate avocado mousse recipe that is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and free of refined sugar. This will satisfy your cravings without compromising your dietary preferences.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 30 ml of almond milk or plant-based milk
- 15 g Raw cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste optional
Instructions
- Slice the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender. Peel and add the bananas to your blender as well.
- Add the vanilla extract and plant-based milk. I use homemade Almond Milk Blend on high until the mixture becomes velvety and smooth. The key here is to blend until no chunks of avocado or banana remain, creating a mousse-like consistency.
- Transfer the mousse into two serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Note! If you prechill bananas and avocado, you can skip the step of refrigerating and enjoy them immediately. Otherwise, the chilling process helps the mousse firm up, allowing the flavours to meld beautifully.
- Serve with a chunk of dark chocolate, a sprinkle of cocoa powder or fresh berries for a pop of colour and added freshness.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Pick perfectly ripe ingredients: Make sure the banana and avocado are perfectly ripe. A ripe banana will have a few brown spots on the peel, indicating maximum sweetness, and a ripe avocado will yield to gentle pressure.
Blending gradually: For a silky-smooth consistency, start by blending the avocado and banana, then gradually add the cocoa powder to avoid clumping and ensure it's evenly distributed. Pour the milk at the end and keep blending for a minute.
Adjust sweeteners and flavour: If you want to enhance the flavour and balance the sweetness of the mousse, add a pinch of salt. A small amount of vanilla extract can also make the pudding even more delicious. For added sweetness, try adding maple syrup or honey. Or, if you prefer a bitter taste, just like me, add melted dark chocolate. You don't need to blend this; simply stir, and that's it!
Serving suggestions: Add berries, strawberries, extra cocoa powder, a dollop of your favourite plain yogurt or sprinkle a few chopped nuts for crunchiness. Yum!!
With love
YourDani x x
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 265kcal
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