This sexy little number is perfect for Valentine's Day. It's dairy-free, gluten free, vegan, and a tasty sweet treat with a twist: chocolate mousse with avocado!
Sometimes kitchen experiments turn out horribly wrong the first time around. Recently, We made a batch of vegan, gluten free stuffed mushrooms made with different ingredients than We usually used. They were okay, but truly not great. Have you had those it-won't-kill-anyone's-tastebuds-but-let's-never-repeat-that-again type of food experiments?
Other times, We'll get an idea for a recipe in the head and won't be able to stop thinking about it. We'll make it… and its pure HEAVEN. So tasty that you can't wait to make it again…and to share it.
That's what today's Foodie Friday recipe is: absolute decadent yet better-for-you chocolate lover's bliss.
Chocolate Mousse with Avocado
We LOVE chocolate mousse. The creamy, silky texture, the rich chocolate… but when We found out We needed to go simple on the dairy, We thought the chocolate mousse dreams were crushed forever.
But then, We started seeing avocado used in chocolate recipes all over Pinterest. Vegan Chocolate Shakes, Chocolate Avocado Pudding, Chocolate Avocado Brownies… you name it, someone out there has mixed avocado and chocolate together.
We also found several different recipes for Chocolate Mousse with Avocado and decided to try it – with the own slight changes to a Food Network recipe – and We loved it!
A Healthier Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Traditional chocolate mousse contains heavy cream and eggs. We truly can't have much of either, so it was important to create a dairy-free version.
Instead of regular chocolate chips, We used vegan chocolate chips, and topped it with a frozen whipped coconut cream instead of heavy whipped cream.
Avocado is truly an amazing substitute for heavy cream and eggs. It's not only healthier, but it lends that creamy rich texture to chocolate recipes with additional health benefits.
And, in case you're wondering: this TASTES simply like chocolate, and nothing else. If you mix it well enough in your food processor, you simply get the taste and texture of pure tasty creamy rich chocolate – with a secret hidden super fruit weapon!
Avocados are super foods that contain more than 20 vitamins and minerals in each serving. They are low in sugar but high in fiber to help you feel fuller longer. Also, they contain important omega-3 fatty acids which help lower bad cholesterol, as well as tons of potassium which helps control blood pressure.
This chocolate mousse with avocado recipe is silky, creamy, sweet, rich, and indulgent. It's a fabulous dessert to make for Valentine's Day!
This recipe makes between 4-6 servings, depending on how you decide to serve it. You could place a larger amount in individual bowls for four settings, or in shot glasses (shown here).
Topping Ideas
We topped this avocado chocolate mousse with Soy Tasty Whipped Coco Cream and chocolate shavings. Here are some other topping ideas:
- whipped coconut cream from canned coconut milk
- chocolate chips
- fresh raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries
- chopped mint leaves
- shredded coconut
- chopped hazelnuts
Chocolate Mousse with Avocado (DF, GF, Vegan)
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 -6 servings
This silky chocolate mousse has a secret ingredient: avocado! It's dairy free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
Instructions
- In a double boiler or a glass bowl placed over a small pot of water (so the water is simply touching the bottom of the bowl), bring water to a low boil over medium heat. Add chocolate chips and whisk until chocolate simply begins to melt a little, and then slowly add almond milk. Turn off heat and whisk together chocolate and almond milk until the mixture is smooth and all the chocolate is fully melted. Remove bowl, place on heatproof counter top, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Add avocado, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and agave nectar (or honey) to a food processor. Add melted chocolate. Process until the mixture is blended and smooth.
- Spoon into serving cups and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Can be made the day before serving and chilled overnight. Remove from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before topping and serving.Nutrition
Calories: 295 kcal, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 22 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g, Sodium: 29 mg, Potassium: 635 mg, Fiber: 9 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 147 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 54 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is adapted from the Food Network
Have you made chocolate recipes with avocado before? What would YOU use as your preferred topping for this avocado chocolate mousse?
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