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 chocolate mousse is perfect! I’ve tried making chocolate mousse with silken tofu and with coconut milk/cream and I find them both a little bit sickly. I’m not a fan of avocados but I’m on keto so I’ve been trying to incorporate them into my diet, and wow, this recipe blew me away! I made the cocoa powder version with powdered erythritol instead of syrup and double the almond milk, I also added 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder and it turned out beautifully! 😍 I’ll definitely be making this again and again!
This is so delicious. I love it!
I used 1/4 cup of vanilla protein powder instead of the regular cocoa and 1/4 cup of the Dutch processed cocoa and it was/is delicious. This will now be my go to desert as it is lovely to eat and so easy to make. Thank you for the recipe.
Much love from Sheffield UK.
This avocado mousse was delicious. I was looking for something that could replace an unhealthy box of chocolate pudding. It’s a little thicker than pudding but if that’s a problem just add more milk. I used oat milk. I used maple syrup. I doubled the recipe but no need to double the maple syrup. Wonderful creamy dessert!!!
I am all out of regular cocoa power. would it be ok to use chocolate chips and dutch cocoa powder.
How many cups of avocado is in this recipe? Avocados vary in size. We have huge avocados on our tree, 2-4 pounds each. I would love to make this recipe but if I use 2 of my avocados I don’t think the proportions will work out. I anyone knows, please let me know. Mahalo
Another great way to have avocados! This was so simple with just a few ingredients and super fast. Great taste and so smooth. Who would think to make a mousse with avocados. This is another great chocolate recipe to keep healthier. Puts a huge smile on my face and waist!
Absolutely delicious chocolate pudding!
/beautiful and yesss
dont skip out on whipping super lol all about the texture.
This recipe is simple and GREAT. Totally yummy.
LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️
Seriously, this is the best chocolate pudding I’ve ever eaten. I was afraid to eat it but am changing my diet after my husband got test results that revealed food allergies. This is rich, creamy, super fudgy chocolate pudding and it filling in a really good way. It makes you feel good. I’m so excited to find this recipe and cooking blog.
I just made two batches of avocado mousse. Both are good even though they didn’t turn out the same.
One is darker and stiffer. The other light and silky soft.
The dark one I blended the maple syrup and milk together then folded in the cocoa powder and melted chocolate.
The other I blended the best I could after all ingredients were in since the avocado wasn’t quite smooth then folded in the melted chocolate.
Whatever the case they aren’t the same. Maybe a difference in the avocado.
Hi, it looks quite thick on the picture, can it be piped? Thanks.
So i made a double batch. I melted 1/2 cup of sugar-free choc chips with only 2 tbsp of almond milk. Mixed everything with a food processor and it turned out great. It was thick enough to frost a cake and make some decorations with a piping bag. And it tastes great!
We loved this chocolate avocado mousse so much! Thank you for the recipe!
Absolutely delicious chocolate recipe! You’d never know there is avocado!