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    Home » Desserts » Dairy-Free Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Dairy-Free Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Published: Feb 2, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    A spoonful of Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse with fresh strawberries

     Silky smooth and creamy dairy-free chocolate mousse, made with naturally sweet ingredients. This chocolate mousse with avocado is paleo and vegan too!

    Tiny dessert jars with vegan chocolate mousse
    Vegan chocolate mousse with avocado makes a rich dessert!

    This avocado chocolate mousse recipe has made the rounds on Pinterest for a while now and it's so good that I know it's here to stay!

    I've made it many times since I first posted this recipe way back in 2018, and I've updated the photos.

    The first time we were served this amazing vegan chocolate mousse, I had to consciously pull myself back into the conversation when I found myself drifting off into chocolate heaven with every silky spoonful.

    It's just that good.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Healthy: It's a healthy dessert choice, without sacrificing the flavour of a traditional chocolate mousse.
    • Delicious: Made with a base of avocado and banana, this dessert is shockingly good and as close to a high-fat whipping cream-style mousse as you can get without indulging in all that nonsense.
    • Quick and Easy: You can make it in about 10 minutes or so! Blend it before dinner and chill it to enjoy afterwards.
    close up view of dairy-free chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries

    🛒 Ingredients

    The ingredients in this dairy-free chocolate mousse may surprise you!

    I've experimented with different versions since I first tasted this mousse. After tweaking and testing, I've found the one that I like best.

    Cacao or cocoa, avocado, banana . . . this does not sound like an enticing combination, but it will surprise you.

    Check to see if you have everything you need.

    • avocados: you'll need two ripe ones
    • cacao or cocoa powder: your choice
    • banana: one very ripe one will give this mousse a silky natural sweetness
    • almond milk: or other plant-based milk of your choice
    • pure maple syrup
    • vanilla extract:  pure
    • cinnamon: just a hint heightens the chocolate flavour.
    • sea salt: just ¼ teaspoon, and optional flaky sea salt for garnish
    a spoonful of vegan chocolate mousse made with avocado and banana

    🥄 Instructions

    Simply put everything in your food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Spoon into dessert dishes, cover and chill. Before serving, add a topping or two.

    Suggested toppings for chocolate mousse

    Try any of the following to make this healthy chocolate avocado mousse extra special:

    • coconut
    • cocoa nibs
    • chocolate shavings
    • flaked almonds
    • finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
    • finely chopped salted pistachios
    • strawberries
    • raspberries
    • flaky sea salt

    A sprinkle of flaky sea salt, like Fleur de Sel, on top also transforms this dessert from good to great, heightening all the other fabulous flavours.

    The crunch from the cocoa nibs and the toasted nuts is amazing, so be generous when you garnish this dessert.

    How to store avocado chocolate mousse

    Store leftover chocolate mousse covered in the fridge. It will stay fresh for 3 days or so. You don't have to worry about the avocado turning brown. It doesn't!

    Make a healthy dessert choice with this vegan Chocolate Mousse.  Indulge. Enjoy!

    Love tiny desserts? You might like these 12 Gluten-Free Mini Desserts in Jars.

    If you like this vegan Chocolate Mousse, you are going to love this easy Double Chocolate Mousse Torte. It's also vegan, paleo, and divine.

    When you make this avocado chocolate mousse, please leave a comment and a rating below. I love hearing when you've made one of my recipes. Thanks in advance!

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    3 small dessert glasses with dairy-free vegan chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries

    Dairy-Free Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Naturally sweetened and silky smooth dairy-free chocolate mousse made with cacao or cocoa, non-dairy milk, bananas and avocado. 
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, French
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe avocados
    • ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder
    • 2-4 tablespoon almond milk, or other plant-based milk
    • 1 ripe banana
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • cacao nibs, toasted finely chopped nuts, berries, or flaky sea salt for garnish

    Instructions

    • Put the flesh of the avocados in a blender or food processor, add the cacao powder or cocoa, plant-based milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt and process until very smooth and creamy.
    • Spoon into serving dishes. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or longer. Garnish with your choice of coconut, cacao nibs, finely chopped nuts, strawberries, raspberries and/or flaky sea salt.

    Notes

    Adjust the sweetener to your taste. If you're banana is very ripe, you won't need as much maple syrup. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Patricia

      November 06, 2021 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      This was SOOO good. I don't do dairy, so this was awesome instead of the usual cream or milk. And easy. And not to sweet. My DH and I don't like real sweet things anymore. For us, I divided it into 6 small cups and it was just right for a dessert after a meal. And I love how whole the ingredients in it are. FWIW, I needed to add quite a bit more almond milk.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 07, 2021 at 9:53 am

        Thanks for commenting, Patricia! I love this recipe, too. It totally satisfies all those chocolate needs!

        Reply
    2. Az

      September 01, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Should I substitute more banana (and how much more banana) if I cannot use avocado or is there something else I should use instead of the avocado? 🙂 Thank you

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 01, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Hi Az,
        I'm not sure how to advise you. Since the base of this recipe relies on avocado, I'm not sure how it would turn out with an extra banana. It would definitely be sweeter, and perhaps not as thick, but it might be really delicious! Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Dina S

      March 23, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Just made this 🙂 Have a quick question. How long can these stay in the fridge? I happened to have 4 times the quantity of avocado so I multiplied everything by 4! Quite a big batch haha

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 23, 2018 at 6:20 pm

        Hi Dina,
        Thanks so much for letting me know! I love it when I hear how much people have enjoyed my recipes. To store in the fridge, cover with plastic film first and they should last for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Susan

      February 27, 2018 at 9:30 am

      This looks really good. I'm going to try it this weekend. Most of the other dairy-free mousse recipes I found included coconut cream. I don't have anything against coconut cream, but with the dark choc, sounded fairly heavy. I'm looking for a somewhat lighter texture. So, I'm guessing the avocado and banana provide the thickening that the coconut cream has in the other recipes?

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 27, 2018 at 12:14 pm

        Hi Susan,
        Yes, you're right--the avocado and the banana make this a thick and creamy dessert. Using very ripe bananas adds natural sweetness. It's very filling, so I suggest serving it in small portions. Hope you like it!

        Reply
        • Tracey

          March 20, 2018 at 5:20 pm

          Can you substitute honey for the maple syrup?

        • Flavour & Savour

          March 20, 2018 at 6:13 pm

          Hi Tracey,
          Yes, definitely! Good question, as I'm sure others may have wondered that, too.

    5. Tim

      November 26, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for the first time today, OMG it is so delicious.... Everyone should have a go at making this ????

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 27, 2016 at 8:21 am

        It's surprisingly fabulous, isn't it!

        Reply

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