Quick Avocado Chocolate Mousse
A quick and healthy avocado chocolate mousse made with cocoa, banana, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados halved, stoned, and peeled
- 2 ripe bananas peeled
- 80 g cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange extract
- Zest of 1 unwaxed orange
- 120 ml maple syrup
- 10 Medjool dates finely chopped
- 100 ml milk or almond milk
To finish:
- 40 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids, dairy-free
- 50 g pecans toasted and chopped
- 50 g macadamia nuts toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor.
- Add the bananas, breaking them into chunks for easier blending.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, maple syrup, chopped dates, and milk.
- Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon the Quick Avocado Chocolate Mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
- Grate dark chocolate over each serving.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and macadamia nuts before serving.
Notes
This mousse pairs beautifully with fresh berries, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of almond butter. You can also serve it layered with granola for a dessert parfait.