Chocolate Avocado Mousse Raspberries (Printable)

A rich creamy chocolate mousse made naturally sweet with avocados and garnished with fresh raspberries.

# What You Need:

→ Mousse

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
03 - Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 serving glasses or bowls.
04 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best texture (optional but recommended).
05 - Just before serving, top each mousse with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, and mint leaves if using.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes with no baking, no tempering, and no chance of splitting like traditional mousse.
  • The avocado adds an impossibly creamy texture without any dairy, and the flavor vanishes completely under the cocoa.
  • You can feel good about seconds because it's packed with healthy fats and naturally sweetened.
02 -
  • If your avocados aren't fully ripe, the mousse will have a slightly grainy texture no matter how long you blend it.
  • Don't add too much liquid at once or the mousse will turn into a puddle instead of holding its shape in the glass.
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one, it makes the mousse unbelievably smooth and glossy in seconds.
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before filling them, it keeps the mousse firmer and makes the presentation feel more elegant.

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