Wellness
Nutrition
Calories: 215 kcal
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Sugars: 13 g (from pure maple syrup)
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Flaky Sea Salt
5 min read
An ultra-creamy, decadent chocolate mousse made from ripe avocados, rich cacao, and pure maple syrup, finished with crunchy sea salt flakes.
Prep10 mins
Cook0 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
What you'll need
Ingredients
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup (adjust to taste, up to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk, for blending)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp instant espresso powder (enhances chocolate flavor)
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), for garnish
Optional toppings: Fresh raspberries, shaved 85% dark chocolate, or coconut whip
Let's make it
Instructions
1
Prep the base: Scoop the flesh of both ripe avocados directly into a high-speed blender or food processor.
2
Combine ingredients: Add the raw cacao powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder, and fine sea salt.
3
Blend until velvety: Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then blend again until completely smooth, silky, and uniform with no green flecks remaining. Add an extra splash of milk if too thick.
4
Chill: Spoon the mousse into four ramekins or dessert glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 45 minutes to let the flavors meld and the texture firm up.
5
Garnish & serve: Right before serving, sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt and top with fresh raspberries or dark chocolate shavings.
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