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.
Your spoon is waiting.
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70%) or vegan chocolate chips
- 3 ripe avocados pitted
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
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Mark Adams
January 22, 2019 at 9:12 pmDid anyone notice with the “Milk” ingredient. It no longer becomes vegan ?
Liz DellaCroce
January 26, 2019 at 2:16 pmAre you talking about the coconut milk, Mark? Coconut milk is not from an animal and is vegan. Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
Joanne Bruno
February 20, 2017 at 9:49 pmThis is SUCH a perfect snack for R for after I let her eat sugar and that’s all she wants to eat anymore…so when she’s 20. (HA.) Love!
Liz DellaCroce
February 21, 2017 at 10:18 amAwwww hahaha!!
Bethany @ athletic avocado
February 14, 2017 at 7:26 amThis mousse looks so creamy and dreamy! It’s amazing what avocados can do in dessert recipes!
Liz DellaCroce
February 15, 2017 at 12:44 pmI totally agree!!
April | Food n' Focus
February 13, 2017 at 1:41 pmThese look delicious! And I love how they are a bit healthier.
Liz DellaCroce
February 15, 2017 at 12:44 pmYes!!!! I love guilt-free sweet treats :)
Susan
February 13, 2017 at 12:03 pmThis sounds delicious; I just wish it were a bit less caloric. And that it was easier to find good avocados. The one thing I miss about southern California is the neighbors with avocado trees.
Liz DellaCroce
February 13, 2017 at 12:48 pmI always have trouble finding good avocados as well!! While it is a bit caloric it’s made with real ingredients so a little goes a long way.
Kristen
February 13, 2017 at 11:29 amI love the touch of cinnamon on top! These look great!
Liz DellaCroce
February 13, 2017 at 11:53 amThank you so much friend!!! xoxo