AIP Friendly Coconut Carob Avocado Mousse
Chocolate mousse is one of those desserts that feels completely off the table when you're navigating an elimination-style protocol — but this version proves otherwise. Ripe avocados form the creamy base, blending with carob powder and full-fat coconut milk into something genuinely rich and velvety. Carob is the key swap here: it delivers that deep, roasted, cocoa-like flavor without the nightshade or stimulant concerns that make conventional chocolate a no-go. A touch of maple syrup, vanilla powder, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice round everything out so the mousse tastes complex and intentional, not like a compromise. The whole thing comes together in a blender in just a couple of minutes, then chills in the fridge until it firms into a soft, spoonable texture. A dollop of coconut cream and a few fresh mint leaves on top make it feel genuinely elegant at the table. It serves four, so it's easy to prep ahead and have waiting in the fridge when a dessert craving hits.
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4 servings
- 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- ¼ cup carob powder
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- coconut cream, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the avocado flesh, carob powder, coconut milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla powder, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt in a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend on high speed, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color with no streaks of avocado or carob visible, about 1–2 minutes.
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