This vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse is creamy, rich and decadent. Silky dark chocolate flavor in every velvety spoonful. But the best part about this recipe is how incredibly easy it is. Two base ingredients!
And if you are worried that avocados do not belong in chocolate mousse .. think again! One taste and you will understand why everyone raves about chocolate avocado mousse recipes...
Some Site News!! I was SO exited to launch a brand new design to Healthy. Happy. Life. last Friday. I am loving the new look and I hope you guys love it too!
Wednesday is my birthday, and so just after my husband and I finished all the tech work on my new website design launch, we drove off for a quick getaway weekend to Disneyland. Some speckled rain showers started a soggy Saturday morning in the Magic Kingdom, but I skipped across the shiny cobblestone path, winding towards Sleeping Beauty's castle and everything seemed to glow with pure, unabashed, innocent happiness. I don't think I will ever grow out of Disneyland bliss. Mental vacation? Yes please!
(The tiki glass in these choco-mousse photos is actually a souvenir glass I picked up at Trader Sam's bar at The Disneyland Hotel.) This trip I tried some new-to-me rides at California Adventure like Tower of Terror and California Screamin'.
Now back to this chocolate bliss...
You can make chocolate avocado mousse a variety of ways.
* Basic.. Avocado + cocoa powder (unsweetened) + sweetener + pinch of salt + optional accents like cinnamon, vanilla or banana
* Add some melted chocolate for a richer accent.. Avocado + melted chocolate chips + agave syrup + cocoa powder... This vegan choco-avocado mousse recipe by Giada is pretty awesome for a fancier version.
OR you can try my idea for making a two ingredient mousse..
The trick is to use your favorite sweetened cocoa powder. Whatever you like to use for making pre-sweetened hot chocolate can be used. This way in one easy scoop you are adding both cocoa and sweetener. You can even use flavored cocoa mixes if you'd like .. mocha, mint, hazelnut, Aztec spiced etc. I actually used an Aztec spiced, vegan hot cocoa mix and is was awesome.
This is especially useful when spring weather hits and you want to use up any leftover hot cocoa mix in your pantry.
You can add optional garnish accents as well:
* freshly grated orange zest
* cinnamon or nutmeg
* sliced banana
* sliced or whole berries
* crushed vegan cookies or grahams
* vegan granola
* mini vegan chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
* chopped nuts
* drizzle of agave or maple syrup
* soy or coconut whip on top
* Or build a mousse parfait!
Or keep it super simple and just serve the mousse as is. Simple.
Easiest Chocolate Mousse
vegan, serves 2-3
1 large avocado (¾ - 1 cup mashed)
¼ - ⅓ cup vegan hot cocoa mix (sweetened)
optional:
* pinch of salt
* a few drops vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork, masg and large chunks of avocado. Mash very well before blending.
2. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the avocado with the cocoa until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in any optional add-in ingredients.
4. Transfer to serving dish(es) or build a mousse parfait by alternating mousse with fruit, granola, crushed cookies and more. Smooth into a whipped peak with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge for at least twenty minutes before serving. Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge, covered.
5. To serve, top with optional garnishes and accents.
notes:
* for a spicy kick, add a few dashes of cayenne
* if you need it a bit sweeter: add in a tablespoon of agave syrup OR organic powdered sugar (or to taste)
* If you want it richer and more decadent, add in ¼ cup melted vegan chocolate chips
* For mocha flavor, add in ½ teaspoon instant coffee
* For a nut butter accent, add in a tablespoon peanut or almond butter
* For a coconut accent, whip in 2-3 tablespoon chilled coconut cream (the white hard stuff from a chilled can of coconut.)
Calories: This depends on how many calories are in your brand of cocoa. But normally, an avocado has around 270-300 calories and ¼ cup of hot cocoa mix about 100-140 calories. So if two people split two people with no extras, the calories = about 200 per person.
Healthy Nutrients. This mousse is loaded with healthy fats from the avocado, heart-healthy dark chocolate antioxidants and it is free of soy, dairy and gluten. Not bad for a decadent dessert!
Sue says
There are lots of vegan chocolate mousse recipes out there, but Kathy's version has tons more pizazz! love it.
Neil Campbell says
I am newly vegan, been about 3weeks now. Your sight is AWESOME for someone starting out, gives me hope that I can do this, I don't have to only eat berries and leaves! Lol
Katie Davin Ⓥ says
Oh my goodness this looks so good!! I need to try it!
Harmony says
This looks wonderful! Can't wait to try it. Happy belated birthday!!! Your blog is a real inspiration to me as a newby foodie blogger 🙂
~ from Helyn's Healthy Kitchen
RockMyVeganSocks says
Love the look of the blog!! It looks great.
And mmmm chocolate avocado mousse is one of my favourite desserts. It's so quick & easy to make!
Happy Birthday!!!!! What better way to spend your special day than in the magic kingdom =)
Dawn Meyer says
Happy Birthday! I will have to try this, it looks and sounds wonderful. ♥ ♥ ♥
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes! Just be sure to sweeten and salt to taste if using unsweetened chocolate powders.
Dirty Hippie Bohemian Girl says
Yum- have always wanted to try just such a recipe... I have a whole bag of avocadoes, too! Perfect timing!
Denise says
I wondered if you could substitute carob powder for the unsweetened cocoa powder??
Me says
Thank you for the recipe and the amazing tips! I never had the acovado-cacao combination before...seriously, I read so many recipes of avocado-cacao mousse, ice cream, cream, cake etc, but I admit that I am one of those people who is a bit skeptical about mixing the two...I LOVE chocolate and cacao-y stuff and I love avocado, but together. But you are right, everyone raves about this and the pictures look decadent, I will have to give it a try!!!!
Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! How lucky to go to Disneyland. I've never been to Disneyland/world/any-Disney-paradise, but want to so bad. ENJOY!
Elaine DeBitetto says
Thanks for continually brightening the dark dull days of January here in New England Kathy. Yummy. 🙂
John Hartil says
Wow....!!!!
stephi sky says
This looks so decadent and tasty!! Will have to try this at some point. Just wish that avocados were grown nearer to the uk as I don't really buy fruit and veg that isn't grown in the uk, as I don't agree with food being flown around the world because of the environmental impact this has. Ah well, if nothing else, I can enjoy your amazing photos!!!
rose citron says
Amazing, I was just looking for a chocolate avocado mousse recipe!!!!!!
Rabbit Food For My Bunny Teeth says
Love your new Healthy Happy Life Design!
ann chervin says
happy birthday and thanks for all the vegan awesomeness!
Stella Schultz says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!!
I have a feeling this is going to be a great year for you!
If you have never made avocado and chocolate (we call it "chocomole") you must make it !!
I have always made it "straight". and loved it for a chocolate fix
Kathy, all your add inns are terrific. . Can't wait to try some of them. 🙂