This vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse, made with rich cocoa powder, is smooth, fudgy, and wholesome. Enjoy it as a luscious dessert on its own or use it as frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and other treats.
Why You’ll Love Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Not only does this plant-based avocado chocolate mousse taste amazing, but it’s also packed with healthy ingredients. It contains:
- NO BUTTER, OIL, CREAM OR SHORTENING: Instead, heart-healthy avocado provides richness and a super creamy texture.
- NO DETECTABLE AVOCADO FLAVOR: The cocoa powder masks it completely.
- DUTCHED COCOA POWDER: For a bold, chocolatey depth, reminiscent of Oreo cookies or Swiss Miss cocoa mix.
Prefer to use regular cocoa powder? Try my Chocolate-Avocado Frosting Recipe for another delicious variation!
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Ingredients and Substitutions for Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Here are the ingredients in healthy, delicious vegan avocado chocolate mousse:
- AVOCADOS: 1–2 ripe avocados make this mousse silky smooth. Look for avocados that give slightly when squeezed but aren’t mushy. Avoid ones with dark streaks or brown spots inside.
- POWDERED SWEETENER: Use powdered sugar or a zero-calorie substitute like monk fruit. If you only have granulated sweetener, blend it until smooth in a food processor.
- DUTCHED COCOA POWDER: Hershey’s Dutched Cocoa Powder gives this mousse an intense, dark flavor. If you prefer regular cocoa powder, check out the Chocolate-Avocado Frosting Recipe.
- DAIRY FREE MILK: Unsweetened almond milk works best for a low-calorie, cholesterol-free option.
- VANILLA EXTRACT: Adds a hint of flavor to round out the taste.
Popular now: Keto Cream Cheese Frosting.
How to Make Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
It’s easy to make vegan avocado chocolate mousse.
- Purée the avocados using a blender or immersion blender until smooth and lump-free.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric or stand mixer. Add dairy-free milk gradually to reach your desired consistency.
Tips for Perfect Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Use high-quality Dutched cocoa powder for the richest flavor.
- Select ripe avocados that yield slightly when pressed. Avoid mushy or brown-streaked ones.
- Mix with an electric mixer for a light, fluffy texture.
- Purée the avocados thoroughly to ensure a smooth and creamy consistency.
You can also slather Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse on brownies or cake.
Tools You’ll Need to Make This Healthy Chocolate Mousse
- Blender or immersion blender – to purée the avocados.
- Electric or stand mixer – for whipping the mousse to a light, airy texture.
How to Store Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
You can refrigerate or freeze your mousse.
To Refrigerate Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Refrigerate your mousse in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze Vegan Chocolate AvocadoMousse
Freeze for up to 2 months in a sealed container. Making a double batch is a great idea – just freeze the extra for later!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make chocolate mousse, chocolate avocado frosting, avocado smoothies, avocado brownies, and many more keto avocado recipes.
Try using puréed avocado as a butter substitute in baking. It’s particularly effective in chocolate cake batter, where the deep chocolate color hides any hint of green. However, avocado isn’t limited to chocolate-based desserts. I’ve successfully made a lemon poppy seed cake with avocado. Interestingly, the green tint fades during baking, leaving you with a delicious, buttery texture without any noticeable color.
Want More Healthy Recipes?
Here are more recipes to enjoy:
- Avocado Desserts
- Chickpea Brownies
- Chocolate Avocado Frosting – with natural, or non-alkalized, cocoa powder.
- Dairy Free Lemon Curd
- Keto Chocolate Pie Crust
- Keto Chocolate Pecan Pie
Recipe Card
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Immersion Blender, Blender, or Food Processor – To puree the avocados.
- 1 Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer – To whip the mousse.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Pureed Avocado – 1-2 avocados.
- 1¼ Cups Powdered Sweetener of Choice – I use powdered zero-calorie monk fruit.
- ⅔ Cup Hershey's Dutched Cocoa Powder
- ½ Cup Your Preferred Milk – I use unsweetened almond milk.
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric mixer or stand mixer to get a nice, fluffy mousse. For thicker mousse, add the milk gradually and sparingly until your desired thickness is reached.
Notes
This is so delicious. It vanished quickly, going to try your chocolate cottage cheese mousse soon too.
Thanks for letting me know! The chocolate cottage cheese mousse is also absolutely delicious.