Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions on how to make Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Prepare Avocados: Begin by cutting the avocados in half. Remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Make sure to use ripe avocados for the smoothest texture.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender with the avocado. These ingredients combine to create the mousse’s rich flavor profile.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a minute or two to ensure all ingredients are well combined. Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder according to your preference.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the mousse to set and enhances its flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, you can garnish the mousse with fresh berries or mint leaves for an added touch of elegance and flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 normal portion
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g