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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So smooth and creamy. Easy and delicious! Tricked my husband!
Not entirely sold on the flavor. I will have to create something different. You do have some other recipes I really like.
I was skeptical but had to try it. I absolutely love this recipe. Its simple yet amazingly decadent.
Thank you for making it 🙂
This is the best mousse. I even use it as icing on my healthy donuts and cupcakes. No one sees the difference. Thanks.
This is my client’s favorite keto recipe. She eats it nearly everyday
Great recipe! I used oat milk and monk sugar with Hershey’s cocoa.
Hubby said- “it’s doable” that’s a win for someone who will not eat anything avocado!
Low glycemic- healthy fats! Decadent deserts!
I’ve tried your recipe. Not sure if it was the brand of cacao I see, was a bit bitter. And i use coconut cream cream instead milk, so i add more cream to balance the bitterness. It worked very well and so delicious result. Thanks for the recipe and the idea. Now i know what to do with my over-ripe avocados 😍
This is a fantastic recipe! Two things I did differently. I used 4 Wholly Avocado minis because I have trouble determining when an avocado is past its time. With adding all the other ingredients it came out fabulously. The other thing I did was I froze them for my husband’s lunch! He is a professor and needs a wee bit of a jolt to get him through the afternoon teaching, grading, meetings, etc. This dessert is perfect! Thank you!
Thank you, I was trying to figure out how many minis to use! I wanted to cut the recipe in 1/2 and this is perfect!!
I made this recipe in the past but have the same problem as you – I feel like I used too much avocado. It turned out great ayway!
Had always been curious to try an avocado chocolate “mousse/pudding” recipe, and found your recipe and finally tried it – why did I wait so long?!! This is delicious! My avocados must’ve been a bit on the small side as I only got 2 servings (rather then 4), and used the melted choc. chips and maple syrup options. Absolutely divine! Also great to find more delish ways to use up ripe avocados. Thanks for the recipe.
Oh my goodness this recipe is awesome!!!! I just made it and couldn’t believe how good it tasted!!! Thank-you!
I’m a (vegan) firefighter, and the guys I work with couldn’t believe that this is vegan! It’s wonderfully light in texture for having ingredients that could be heavy (avocados, chocolate chips, cocoa) and I love that you can vary the sweetness level
This made us so happy 🙂
Your site needs “jump to recipe” links. Really surprised such a helpful, important thing has been over looked, especially with an established, popular site.
I haven’t made this in awhile but was craving something decadent and chcolatey and it hit the spot! I’ve always used the option for 1/4 c melted chocolate chips instead of Dutch cocoa and it turns out perfect, no avocado taste. Also, I just gotta say I get a great laugh out of some of these comments. You’re the best as always, CCK!
This recipe is a keeper, I will make it again and again.
It came out chocolatey with no hint of avocado taste, and was super fast and easy to make.
I made it in my food processor and got a beautiful smooth creamy texture.
I used the regular and dutch cocoa powder, coconut milk, and a little extra maple added for my sweet tooth. Took only 5 minutes to put together and pop in the fridge to chill. Thank you <3
Thank you so much for making it 🙂
You ma’am make me love going on a vegetarian journey. It’s not my first rodeo going on this journey I just haven’t been able to stick to it. But this is the 5 recipe if not the 10th😂 I’m making from you.
This made us so happy 🙂
I always have a few over ripe avocados I don’t know what to do with. Stumbled across this recipe.. So tasty love the texture..
Thank you for making it 🙂