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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How long would this last in the fridge? I ask because i am curious if you can make it ahead of time? Please let me know thanks….and remember Jesus Saves and He is coming back!!
2-3 days 🙂
Thanks so much Jason! I appreciate it….
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Yeah, I don’t understand the
Great reviews. There doesn’t seem to be the complete recipe – just the ingredients list in the video and just the part about the ingredients being added to the blender jar in the video. No instructions on keeping in fridge or anything!
Hi, the recipe is not in the video, it’s written out in the post below it 🙂
So delicious and rich!! I had 2 avocados that were browning pretty quickly and it STILL tasted good. I used Rodelle dutch cocoa…highly recommend.
Katie I love you!!!I can now enjoy chocolate mousse guilt-free!I had a bowl on berries n bananas I meant to eat n forgot which I then dipped in the mousse.Needless to say I died and am in heaven😬.Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!
Thank you so much for making it!
Absolutely delicious and so easy!
awesome!
Amazing!! Rich & smooth.
I added an extra quarter cup of water, made it a little smoother. Otherwise this was the delish
I love this recipe! I can taste a hint of avocado, but I don’t mind it. It’s the perfect little treat when I need something sweet. It’s really filling so a few bites go a long way. I will definitely make it again.
I buy frozen chunk avocado and thaw it. Any idea how many cups of avocado I should add if I do it this way?
Does this recipe need to be eaten immediately, or will it keep for a day or two in the refrigerator?
It is fine to save for a few days 🙂
Thank you for posting this recipe. I will be trying other recipes you posted.
I have tried Avocado Mousse before. I really like this recipe. There was no need to let the flavors marry. I used maple syrup as my sweetener.
I just made the avocado chocolate pudding tonight and it was really easy to make and tasted great and very filling! I was going to have ice cream and chocolate sauce but decided to try this instead – I feel really good and not guilty – so thanks!
Can I just use 1/2 C cocoa powder?
Amazing!! Just tried it out and love it!!
Thanks so much!
My new keto go-to-dessert!!