Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Coconut Milk
Ripe avocado gives this vegan chocolate mousse a creamy texture, while cocoa and maple syrup provide rich chocolate flavor.
Ripe avocado gives this vegan chocolate mousse a creamy texture, while cocoa and maple syrup provide rich chocolate flavor. Blend until completely smooth, scrape the bowl and taste before chilling; sweetness varies with the fruit and cocoa. Serve in small portions with berries or shaved dairy-free chocolate. Add avocado, cocoa, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt to a blender. Blend, scraping down the sides, until silky; add water 1 tablespoon at a time only if needed. Taste and adjust maple syrup or cocoa to balance sweetness and chocolate intensity. Spoon into small glasses, cover and chill at least 1 hour. Top with berries or shaved vegan chocolate and serve cold.
Recipe card
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Coconut Milk
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, measuring tools and a suitable pot, skillet or oven
Ingredients
Instructions
Blend base
Add avocado, cocoa, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt to a blender.
Smooth
Blend, scraping down the sides, until silky; add water 1 tablespoon at a time only if needed.
Taste
Taste and adjust maple syrup or cocoa to balance sweetness and chocolate intensity.
Chill
Spoon into small glasses, cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Serve
Top with berries or shaved vegan chocolate and serve cold.
How to tell when it is ready
Top with berries or shaved vegan chocolate and serve cold.
Tips
- Add avocado, cocoa, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt to a blender.
- Blend, scraping down the sides, until silky.
- Taste and adjust maple syrup or cocoa to balance sweetness and chocolate intensity.
- Spoon into small glasses, cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Troubleshooting
- If mousse is bitter, add maple syrup a teaspoon at a time.
- If texture is grainy, blend longer and scrape the sides.
Substitutions
- Use oat cream instead of coconut milk.
- Use agave syrup instead of maple syrup.
Variations
- Add espresso powder for mocha flavor.
- Fold in finely chopped dark chocolate before chilling.
Serving suggestions
- Top with raspberries.
- Add sliced banana and cacao nibs.
- Serve with coconut whipped cream.
- Spoon into small chilled glasses.
Make ahead
Measure the ingredients in advance and prepare the components described in the steps. Cover and refrigerate promptly; use within 2 days for best color and texture.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate promptly; use within 2 days for best color and texture.
Food safety
Keep chilled and use clean utensils; check chocolate and toppings for dairy if serving someone avoiding dairy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know vegan chocolate avocado mousse is ready?
Top with berries or shaved vegan chocolate and serve cold.
How should I store vegan chocolate avocado mousse?
Cover and refrigerate promptly; use within 2 days for best color and texture.
Top with raspberries. Cover and refrigerate promptly; use within 2 days for best color and texture.
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