Who says indulgence can’t be good for you?
This rich, velvety Avocado Chocolate Mousse is a total game changer, creamy, decadent, and packed with nutrients. Created with simple ingredients and no dairy or refined sugar, it’s the dessert that tastes sinful but isn’t. As Nutritional Therapist Nicci Roberson explains, avocados are rich in healthy fats and fiber, helping you stay full while satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve chilled, top with banana slices, mint, or dark chocolate chips, and enjoy the perfect balance between health and indulgence.
The Avocado Chocolate Mousse You’ll Actually Crave
Who knew dessert could taste this good and be good for you? We’re transforming the humble avocado into a rich, velvety chocolate mousse that’s as decadent as it is nutritious. Yes, you read that right, avocado and chocolate. Stay with us; this one’s a game changer. “Avocados are rich in healthy fats and fibre,” says Nicci Roberson, Nutritional Therapist. “They help keep you full and stabilise blood sugar, making this dessert a smart choice even for kids or after a workout.”
The Magic Ingredient
The secret to this “how-did-you-make-that?” dessert is perfectly ripe avocados – the kind that mash easily and blend into silky smooth perfection. You’ll need two ripe avocados, but don’t stress if they’re not the buttery Hass variety; those bright green-skinned avocados work beautifully too. A good blender is key here. You want blades that can whip your avocado into a smooth, mousse-like consistency in seconds.
The Flavor Power Moves
Start by blending your two avocados until they resemble guacamole. Then, add the flavor magic:
½ cup of good-quality dark cocoa powder (the darker, the better)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅓ cup honey, agave, or maple syrup (your choice of sweetness)
Blend again until the mixture turns glossy, creamy, and irresistible. Pause halfway to scrape down the sides you don’t want any hidden pockets of cocoa lurking around.
Taste. Adjust. Perfect.
Here’s where you make it yours. Love it darker? Add more cocoa. Want it sweeter? Drizzle in more honey. A pinch more salt brings out the chocolate beautifully play until it hits your sweet spot.
Serve It Like You Mean It
Spoon your mousse into small dessert bowls or glasses. For the finishing touch, top with banana slices, fresh mint, or even a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips. It’s a dessert that looks as good as it tastes and one that’ll have everyone guessing the secret ingredient.
Make It a Power Dessert
For an extra nutrition boost, stir in a scoop of whey protein powder before blending. It turns this mousse into a post-workout treat that’s equal parts delicious and functional creamy, chocolatey, and totally satisfying.
Pro tip: Serve it chilled for that true mousse texture.
Bonus: It’s dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and 100% guilt-free.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse proof that eating well doesn’t mean giving up dessert. It’s the perfect mix of healthy, indulgent, and just a little smug.
