This delicious and decadent chocolate mousse is always a hit with my guests.
This delicious and decadent chocolate mousse is always a hit with my guests. It’s a satisfying and healthy snack with a real twist. When I serve this dessert to my guests, they can’t believe it when I reveal that the star ingredient is avocado. The rich texture of the avocado pairs well with the bitter raw cacao, which is healthy and loaded with antioxidants and good fats. This dessert is light, and mixing in a few dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes makes for the perfect light finish to any meal. I highly recommend trying and indulging in its health benefits and rich flavour. Bon appétit!
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Servings 2
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 Tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked
in hot water for 5 minutes to soften
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
1 Tbsp cacao nibs
Toppings: shredded coconut, and more chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Directions
- Slice your avocado in half, then remove the pit and gently spoon the meat into the bowl of your food processor with the s-blade already in place.
- Add cacao powder, vanilla extract, dates, and maple syrup.
- Process for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process for an additional 60 seconds.
- Carefully remove the blade. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate chips and cacao nibs.
- Chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. When ready to serve, top with shredded coconuts and/or chocolate chips and cacao nibs, and enjoy!
