If you’ve never tried avocado chocolate mousse before, this healthy recipe will take you completely by surprise!
It is rich and silky smooth… and you really can’t taste the avocado.
Super Healthy Chocolate Avocado Mousse
The idea of avocado chocolate mousse has been popular on the health food scene for years, but some of the recipes out there are unfortunately so awful they only prove true mainstream society’s claim that avocado chocolate mousse is too weird or too healthy to really be dessert.
This is exactly what happened to me a few years back when one of my friends found a recipe for avocado chocolate mousse and decided we should try it. The results were so terrible that it took me five years to even think about coming up with my own version of the popular dessert.
(Note to self: Always be suspicious of a chocolate pudding recipe that does not call for any salt whatsoever.)
However, when the subject of avocado chocolate mousse came up on the blog a few weeks ago when I posted my 20 favorite Healthy Chocolate Recipes, I was finally inspired to give the idea a second chance.
And I’m so glad I did! With the right recipe, avocado chocolate mousse can be really good, for a healthy dessert or not!
Above – watch the video how to make avocado chocolate mousse!
The best part about this avocado chocolate mousse is that it tastes so decadent and so sinful that you completely forget you’re getting so many health benefits at the same time!
Avocados are 100% cholesterol-free, contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients; and just one serving of the superfood offers eight percent of the daily value of fiber—a nutrient which provides a feeling of fullness and has also been found to potentially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
With less than one gram of sugar per ounce, avocados have the least amount of sugar per serving of any fruit, and they act as a “nutrient booster” by helping the body to better absorb fat-soluble nutrients.
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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
When I was asked to help raise awareness and get the word out about National Diabetes Month—which takes place every November—I immediately wanted to help. My grandfather had diabetes for as long as I knew him, and I know many readers of this blog are also all too familiar with the disease.
Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and another 86 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future. The HAAS Avocado Board (HAB) has joined the American Diabetes Association in the national Stop Diabetes movement, with a campaign goal of helping to increase awareness about the role that good fats play in daily nutrition.
And I couldn’t think of a better time than Hug A Fat Month to post this particular recipe – because it is full of healthy fats!
The recipe is vegan, paleo, gluten free, and you can even use a sugar free sweetener if you want to make a low carb or keto avocado chocolate mousse.
The message I’m trying to convey with this post isn’t that eating avocado chocolate mousse will cure diabetes. (If only it were that simple.) But the American Diabetes Association wants people to choose a sensible diet that includes healthy fats—such as avocados—in moderation and in place of higher-cholesterol foods.
Eat delicious foods, enjoy what you are eating, and really be mindful by savoring food slowly so that you eat less and feel more satisfied.
Leftover avocado? Try this Avocado Smoothie Recipe
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- flesh of 2 ripe avocados (240g)
- 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dutch cocoa OR melted chocolate chips
- 3-4 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- sweetener of choice to taste (I like 1/4 cup pure maple syrup)
Instructions
- **You have two options for this recipe: The version with the chocolate chips will be richer; the version with the dutch cocoa (important to use dutch) will be lower in fat and sugar.Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. (Watch the video above to see the recipe being made step-by-step.) I used 3 tbsp almond milk, but if you’re not using a liquid sweetener then you might want to add a little extra for a smoother consistency. If you make it, don’t forget to rate the recipe or leave a review below!View Nutrition Facts
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Notes
**Also, sorry to have left you hanging on my previous post! I’m so thrilled to know people are actually reading the commentary of my posts. In terms of the story’s “ending,” I don’t really believe in happy endings for people in their twenties. Your story shouldn’t be over yet.
Although I’m no longer dating the guy from the story, he is still one of my favorite people in the world. I believe some people are just meant to be in your life. And I’m really glad he is in mine!
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This was delicious. I had left over avocados from a party that didn’t happen so I decided to try this. I loved it and I felt very good about not wasting the avocado as well. Especially good if you are trying to avoid dairy although that is not my issue. It is a perfect gluten free dessert with all the benefits of avocado and the luxury of chocolate. This would work as a filling between chocolate cookies or cake as well. I will make this again and not tell anyone they are eating avocado. I put some whipped creme on it – too decadent. Thanks
I love your idea to use it as a filling between chocolate cookies or cake!
How does this taste without a Sweetner? Want to make this, but don’t have sweetners on hand.
This was creamy, decadent and delicious! I used Natvia stevia powder as sweetener and added extra almond milk. I didn’t really need to add extra dark chocolate. It was already creamy and sweet enough for me! Hubby and kids loved it, too!
Do you measure the chocolate chips before or after you melt them?
I measured before ?
Just made this and it’s soooo good, really mellow flavour, great when you don’t want something too rich. I melted 70% dark chocolate instead of choc chips and I used agave and cashew milk.
Not sure if tofu or avocado is my fave base for a vegan chocolate mousse, they’re both so yummy!
Made this for my partner and I as a late night treat – came out super rich!! Thanks for the great recipe!
My son has a lot of allergies and is turning 1 in two weeks. I made this to use as a frosting so he could have something resembling a cake. I just did the avocados and enjoy life chocolate chips blended and then added some of his formula for the liquid. Turned out great he loves it and I am so excited he will get a birthday “cake” thank you!
Dear Katie,
I found your webside by luck. I am trying the keto diet as I found out that I am diabetic a few months ago. I come from Bavaria, Germany. I am excited to try your recipes! I just made your Keto Cookies and I already fell in love with them. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us! I am so glad I found this page.
I wish you a belated happy new year
Melissa P.
I just made the Chocolate Avocado Mousse and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Thank you. I do have a question though. Do you add 1/4 cup cocoa powder AND 1/4 cup Dutch Chocolate, or just 1/4 cup of one of them? I did only 1/4 cup of the Dutch.
Hi, you add both in the original… but if you liked it with just the one, then it sounds like there’s no reason to do anything differently next time!
Jason
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!
Fabulous recipe. I did half maple syrup and half organic powdered sugar. So creamy and good. I didn’t have Dutch cocoa and cheated with 1/2 cup regular cocoa. Thanks Katie!!
Just made the vegan avocado pudding. It’s delish!
OMG this is heaven! I can’t have dairy and sometimes crave “creamy” desserts. I only had one avocado so I made half the recipe with Orgain Keto Powder in chocolate since I didn’t have any other cocoa powder on hand. Its amazing and feels so decadent. A new favorite for sure. Thank you for sharing!
So, so good. Really creamy. I used the dutched cocoa to keep the calories lower. I can’t say enough good about this treat.
Wow, I just made this and am so impressed with how good it is!
This recipe is perfect. It’s absolutely delicious and tastes like a fancy restaurant dessert to me