Guilt Free Chocolate Mousse
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this creamy and decadent Guilt Free Chocolate Mousse! Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe avocados, unsweetened cocoa powder, and naturally sweet maple syrup, this dessert is as nourishing as it is delicious. With just a 10-minute prep time and no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick-fix treat for any occasion. It’s dairy-free, plant-based, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious dessert lovers. Customize your mousse with optional garnishes like grated dark chocolate or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance. Serve chilled to let the flavors meld together into a silky-smooth, velvety indulgence that pairs sumptuousness with simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe avocados
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of sea salt
- 1 ounce Dark chocolate (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if needed.
Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness by adding a little more maple syrup if desired.
Divide the mousse evenly into 4 serving glasses or bowls.
Optional: Top with grated dark chocolate and fresh berries for garnish.
Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and achieve the perfect consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.1 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3068 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
