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Chocolate Mousse

Creamy, rich, chocolatey and healthy? This yummy chocolate mousse checks all the boxes. Avocado replaces heavy cream for a healthy dessert that will make your sweet tooth happy.

Suggested Serving Size

About 1/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 oz shaved dark chocolate (optional)
  • Heart candy (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds. Stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla, salt and maple syrup and blend until completely smooth. Add melted chocolate and purée until well blended, scraping sides as needed.
  3. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with shaved dark chocolate and heart candies, if desired.

Nutrition
Calories 225
Total Fat 15
Sat Fat 5
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 56
Total Carb 24
Fibers 4
Sugars 15
Proteins 3

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