Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado (about 150g)
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) full-fat coconut milk (canned, well shaken)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries or vegan whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa levels to your preference.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up slightly.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or vegan whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving, recipe makes about 2 servings):
- Calories: approx. 220 kcal
- Fat: 15 g (mostly healthy fats from avocado and coconut milk)
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugars: 13 g (from maple syrup and natural avocado sugars)
- Protein: 3 g
Notes:
- Using ripe avocado is critical for a creamy texture without any bitterness.
- The mousse is free from dairy, eggs, and refined sugars, making it suitable for vegan diets.
- Optionally, you can substitute the maple syrup with other liquid sweeteners such as brown rice syrup or coconut nectar.
This vegan chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and delightfully chocolatey—perfect as a healthy dessert or snack.