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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creamy, rich, and smooth! this recipe is perfect when you have avos that all go ripe at once❤️ super chocolate oh and decadent. i like to add coconut cream to the top of mine to counteract the rich chocolaty-ness. i just pop a can of coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours and scrape the top off for cream!
This recipe is seriously SO GOOD. We’ve made it two different ways. If any of y’all are more health conscious, we can confirm that using 1/4 cup of a monkfruit erythritol sweetener blend, 1/4 cup + 2 T. cocoa powder, and 2 T. chocolate protein powder is DELICIOUS.
Ooh that does sound good!
This was absolutely delicious! I split mine up into 4 portions and put them each into the half peels of the avocados and let them set. They fit perfectly and eating it right out of the shell is such an interesting and surprisingly convenient experience! Just throw it in the compost, no need for dishwashing!
Those avocado bowls are SO gorgeous!
THIS WAY INSANELY GOOD!!! you of course cant pretend that theres no avocados in it because it does have a but of a raw natural after-taste to it but everyone seems to love it!!
OMG thank you so much for this recipe! I had 2 over-ripened avocados so I wanted to figure out how to use them. I didn’t have everything in your recipe so I made a few changes. I only used 1/2c of cocoa powder, a couple tablespoons of sweetened condensed coconut milk and some organic vanilla extract…nothing else. It was amazing! My bf was out walking the dog so he didn’t know what I was doing. When he came back I asked him to try it before I told him what it was. My bf is VERY honest and if something isn’t good he will tell me (in a loving way of course). Anyways I asked how it tastes and he said “chocolate.” I asked if it tastes like anything else and he simply said “fudge.” When I told him what it was, he was genuinely surprised! I’m so happy for a healthier pudding for my cravings! Thanks again!
Smooth & decadent just like you said. A bit difficult to mix in a blender. I should have used my food processor. Totally worth it! How can I leave a photo?
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Hi! I can’t wait to try this! How do you store any left overs? If there are any! 😉
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Very easy recipe to make and totally satisfied my chocolate craving! Absolutely delicious!
The American Diabetes Association promotes a diet that perpetuates the disease.
I’m shocked to see that you’re referencing them in this recipe.
I made this was quite delish and creamy though i could taste the avocado… I think 2 avocados might be too much? I used cacao power and 70% melted dark chocolate and I used half coconut sugar and half maple syrup. It didn’t taste chocolately enough for me ??? !!!
This is truly delicious and creamy. I added a touch of orange extract (I love the dark chocolate/orange combo) and it turned out wonderfully!
This is so incredibly perfect to use as fruit dip!!! It’s easier to go really light on the sugar when you have the super sweetness from the fruit. This is definitely going to be a go to. So yummy and totally satisfies the craving for something sweet
Absolutely lovely and easy to make!
Easy to make and tastes great!
Really enjoyed this recipe, an easy pantry staple snack! I choose to double the cocoa powder instead of melting chocolate chips, but if I were serving to others, definately will add the chocolate chips!
This is very delicious and good to use up avocados that you aren’t able to eat in time. Used the chocolate chips and a little less sweetener. Doesn’t taste like avocado either.