Creamy, rich and chocolatey, this vegan chocolate avocado mousse recipe is utterly delicious. It was a resounding success with my kids (unsurprisingly) and is one that I'll be making time and time again.
I grew up in the kind of household where we had some kind of pudding or dessert every day after dinner.
Often it was fruit or yoghurt, or when mum had time it might be a crumble or apple pie.
When I had my own children it was hard to break the habit so we do often have desserts too. And while they're often of the fruit and yoghurt variety too, sometimes I like to treat them with something more exciting.
Like this chocolate avocado mousse for example.
This vegan chocolate mousse screams decadence
It is:
- rich
- creamy
- indulgent
- chocolatey
- as sweet as you want it
But it also contains a portion of veg.
It's made with avocado, which is a healthy source of fat, and is the secret to its creaminess.
Can you taste the avocado?
Absolutely not. Be sure to blend it thoroughly and you won't be able to see it either.
Is it sweet?
That depends how much maple syrup (or alternative) you add. I usually add just a tablespoon to the whole mixture.
If your chocolate is sweetened you may not even need that.
Or if you prefer a sweeter taste you may want to add more. Start with a spoonful, taste and adjust.
Ingredients
To make this mousse all you need is:
- chocolate (I use dark, vegan chocolate)
- avocados (make sure they're ripe)
- maple syrup (or alternative eg agave syrup)
- cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
Storage/making ahead
The mousse can be made the day before and stored in the fridge.
Add the grated chocolate and berries just before serving.
More avocado dessert recipes
If you like this you might enjoy my vegan hot chocolate recipe.
Here's how to make vegan chocolate avocado mousse:
This recipe is super easy to make - make sure your avocados are nice and ripe!
If you have made this recipe I would love it if you’d leave a comment and rating below. Thank you!
Vegan chocolate avocado mousse
Ingredients
For the mousse
- 2 ripe avocados
- 50 g dark vegan chocolate at least 70% cocoa content
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave - add more to taste if needed
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
To serve
- Extra dark chocolate grated
- Raspberries
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate, either in a pan over a saucepan of simmering water, or in the microwave (take care if you choose the latter method).
- Allow to cool then whizz up in a blender or food processor with the avocado, maple syrup and cocoa powder.
- Spoon into small serving bowls and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until you're ready to serve it.
- Before serving grate over extra dark chocolate and serve with raspberries.
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only. The nutritional information does not include serving suggestions.
- This recipe makes four small child's size portions.
Nutrition
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Rebecca Smith
Fab recipe this Mandy, love a good recipe with very few ingredients that transforms into something delicious like this. Going to try this one for sure, I sooo miss mousse.
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Rebecca - I really think this is just as good as "normal" mousse - let me know what you think x
Louisa Foti
I think at the ages your kids are it's perfectly reasonable to deploy a bit of deception if they're rejecting fruit & veggies. Mine are a little older now (5 and 3) and thankfully will eat most (though not avocado hence my choccie mousse disguise!), though were extremely tricky until very recently. Thanks so much for trying the mousse by the way and glad they liked it :). How about checking out this month's Family Foodies which is all about 'Hidden Goodies', it's a child-centred bloggie challenge I co-host with Vanesther over at Bangers and Mash. Do visit Vanesther's blog to see all the wonderfully inspiring entries so far: http://bangermashchat.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/januarys-family-foodies-challenge-hidden-goodies/
Sneaky Veg
Thanks Louisa, I love your blog and will definitely check out hidden goodies!
Vinny Grette
I've made a version of your avocado mousse too and loved it. It is rich, though. I've found you can lighten it by mixing it up half and half with greek yogurt. Or you can use it as a spread on whole-wheat toast (like nutella). Or use it as icing on a healthy cake or muffins (made with eggs and nuts).
Sneaky Veg
Thanks - those are great ideas. I'll definitely try lightening it with yoghurt as it was a bit too rich for my 2yo.
scareyt
I had a quick look at the emotionally aware eating site and it's interesting but sounds like it's more about the really extreme battles people can get into with their kids over food. And I don't think that's what you're doing at all. I think your kids are just going through a phase of being uninterested in veg and I can't see that getting some into them with creative recipes is going to have a detrimental long term affect on their relationship with food. So I don't think you need to worry! Will be interested to read your review of the book though.
Sneaky Veg
Thanks for commenting S. The book is definitely interesting although I'm not sure how R would react if I served up rocket, butternut squash and pomegranate seeds for his tea (which is what I had tonight)!!!
Vinny Grette
I don't think you have to explain what's in the food you serve up. Do you read the ingredients off the labels of packaged foods to the kids? Stop thinking of your cooking as being sneaky and instead think of it as being creative and healthy. You can teach them the basics of nutrition, slowly. (This food contains lots of protein for your muscles kind of thing.) They can then get used to the idea that ALL food is a combination of things - there are good combinations and ones we don't like... Healthy ones and ones that can make us very sick.
Sneaky Veg
Thanks for replying - we do talk a lot about food being good for your body, giving you energy, helping you poo easily (!!) and it's something my 3.5yo is starting to get really interested in.