Dessert / American
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ripe avocado blends with cocoa, maple syrup and vanilla into a smooth chocolate mousse. Chill in small glasses for an easy vegan dessert.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 0 minutes
- Total
- 1 hours 15 minutes
- Serves
- 4
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains oats or oat products. Check labels and choose certified gluten-free products when needed; oats can still be an allergen.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor and add cocoa, maple syrup, oat milk, vanilla and salt.
Blend for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth.
Divide between four small glasses and cover.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving; chilling is additional to the active preparation time.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Use very ripe avocado with no dark bruised patches for a smooth flavor.
Make it yours & keep it well
Replace oat milk with coconut milk for a richer mousse.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.
A little more kitchen know-how
Cooking guides for this recipe
- Egg and Dairy Substitutes for Everyday Cooking
Understand how avocado supplies creaminess and how to check labels when choosing dairy-free ingredients.
Estimated nutrition per serving
290 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Replace oat milk with coconut milk for a richer mousse.
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