Chocolate Avocado Oil-Free Mousse (Printable Version)

Smooth and creamy chocolate mousse with ripe avocados and natural sweeteners, free from oil and dairy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and flesh scooped (about 10.5 oz)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (2.1 oz)
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (2 fl oz)
04 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave syrup (2.5 oz)

→ Flavoring

05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted coconut flakes

# How To Make:

01 - Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into food processor or blender container.
02 - Add cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor.
03 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides of container as needed to ensure even incorporation.
04 - Taste mixture and modify sweetness level or cocoa intensity according to personal preference.
05 - Distribute blended mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls using a rubber spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture and firmness.
07 - Top with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, or toasted coconut flakes immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that luxurious restaurant style texture without any dairy or refined oils
  • The whole thing comes together in literally ten minutes with zero baking required
02 -
  • Serving this immediately yields a lighter mousse but chilling it transforms the texture into something seriously luxurious
  • If your avocados are slightly underripe the mousse will have tiny green flecks, so go for ones that give to gentle pressure
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • If your avocados have any brown spots cut them out before blending to avoid any off flavors

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