Avocado Chocolate Mousse
If you’ve never tried a vegan chocolate mousse before this recipe will take you completely by surprise, and will become a favourite! It's rich and silky smooth - you'd never guess avocado could taste like this.Oh, and it contains less than half the saturated fat of traditional non-vegan chocolate mousse.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large avocado chilled
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- hazelnuts or pistachios roughly chopped
- large sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Test and see if you'd like to add any additional sweetener.
- Divide the chocolate avocado pudding between four serving bowls.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, like chopped nuts and large sea salt flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
Photos by Amber Asakura
Gabrielle is an evidence-based vegan coach who believes that health transformation begins when you switch to a plant-based diet. Her mission is to help midlife women eat in alignment with who they are and what they value so that they can lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
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