Chocolate Avocado Mousse Delight (Printable)

Silky textured chocolate mousse crafted from ripe avocados and natural cocoa for a healthy indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts such as sliced almonds or hazelnuts
10 - Coconut flakes

# Directions:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa powder to preference, blending again if necessary.
04 - Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the texture.
05 - Garnish with fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes with zero cooking, just blending and chilling
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without any cream, coconut milk, or tricks
  • You can eat it straight from the blender bowl and pretend it didnt happen
02 -
  • Overripe avocados with brown streaks will make your mousse taste sad and bitter
  • Blending longer than you think necessary is the secret to silky smooth results
  • The mousse thickens beautifully after chilling so do not worry if it seems soft going into the fridge
03 -
  • Room temperature avocados blend much more smoothly than cold ones from the fridge
  • A high speed blender makes the texture incredibler than a food processor
  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a mocha variation that adults will love
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