Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Rich, velvety, and deeply chocolatey, this mousse is the kind of dessert that makes people genuinely surprised when they find out what's in it. Ripe avocados form the creamy base, blended smooth with cocoa powder, melted vegan chocolate, maple syrup, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk — no dairy, no eggs, nothing that needs to be swapped out or substituted. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and once everything is blended until uniformly dark and glossy, you'd never guess there's any green hiding underneath. A short chill in the fridge firms it up beautifully, so it holds its shape and feels genuinely indulgent rather than like a "healthy version" of something. A pinch of flaky sea salt on top pulls all that chocolate flavor forward in the best possible way, and fresh berries add a bright, tart contrast that makes each spoonful feel a little fancy. This recipe makes four servings, so it's just as at home at a dinner party as it is on a Tuesday night when you need something satisfying after dinner.
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4 servings
- 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 3 oz vegan chocolate, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
- fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chopped vegan chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor or blender. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and fine salt. Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.
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