This rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse recipe is made with avocado and topped with whipped coconut cream. 

While this rich and creamy chocolate mousse happens to be vegan, I actually didn’t make it because of any dietary restrictions or preferences. 

The truth? I had recently played the avocado lotto and had several ripe beauties ready and waiting to be used so I decided to use it as an excuse to make a healthy chocolate mousse recipe.

Traditionally made with heavy cream, egg yolks and sugar, my version is made with omega-3 rich avocados, creamy coconut milk and dark chocolate.

In typical Liz fashion, I couldn’t resist adding in a pinch of warm cinnamon to complement the cocoa powder. Espresso powder would work well also.

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse recipe is made with avocado and topped with whipped coconut cream. 

Course: Dessert

Servings: 4

Calories: 310 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70%) or vegan chocolate chips
• 3 ripe avocados pitted
• 1/2 cup coconut milk or milk of choice
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt optional

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Instructions

1. To melt the chocolate chips, create a double boiler by placing a bowl on top of a pan filled with 3 inches of simmering water. Gently stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted then remove from heat. 

2. Place the pitted avocados, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a high speed food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour in melted chocolate and pulse once again until everything is evenly incorporated. 

3. Pour mixture into four serving dishes or glasses and refrigerate until firm, a minimum of 3 hours. Serve with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream if you wish. 

Recipe Notes

If you don't have chocolate chips on hand a roughly chopped chocolate baking bar will also work.

Serve with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream if you wish. 

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 238

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.4g 41%

Saturated Fat 9.5g 48%

Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g

Sodium 90mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%

Dietary Fiber 10.2g 41%

Sugars 7.1g

Protein 3.9g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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