Indulge in Love: Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Celebrate love and wellness with this decadent yet healthy dessert! This Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse is rich, creamy, and packed with heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and natural sweetness. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados*
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder*
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup* (or adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ tsp instant coffee granules (optional to enhance the chocolate flavor)
- Fresh berries for topping (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Dark chocolate shavings* for garnish
- *organic preferred
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Blend the Base: Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and instant coffee granules (if using) to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the mousse set.
- Serve: Top with fresh berries and dark chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, ensure dark chocolate is dairy-free and substitute honey with maple syrup or agave.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg
