Description
A rich, velvety, and dairy-free chocolate mousse made in just 5 minutes using ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and simple pantry ingredients. It is naturally gluten-free and satisfies sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe Hass avocados (about 1 cup mashed / 200g)
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- ¼ to ½ cup (50-100g) natural sweetener (maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar)
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) plant-based milk (oat or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt or kosher salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon instant coffee powder, or fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add the sweetener, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt to the blender.
- Blend on low, gradually increasing to high, for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and silky with no visible green specks. Stop halfway to scrape down the sides.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness, chocolate intensity, or salt as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture and intensify flavor.
- Serve in bowls or glasses topped with fresh berries, a sprinkle of sea salt, or cocoa powder.
Notes
Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe (yielding slightly to pressure) for the smoothest texture. Cold avocados blend better and result in a thicker mousse. If the mixture is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time. If too thin, freeze for 15-20 minutes or add more cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, chocolate mousse, avocado dessert, healthy dessert, 5-minute recipe, no-bake, paleo-friendly