This quick and simple Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse is an addictive, decadent yet wholesome dessert. Dairy-free, egg-free, refined-sugar free, gluten-free and soy-free, this mousse delivers rich chocolate flavor while staying light and nutritious.
Why we love this recipe
If you love chocolate but prefer healthier choices, this avocado-based chocolate mousse is the perfect match. It keeps all the indulgent taste of a classic mousse while using nourishing ingredients. The avocado creates a creamy base that blends seamlessly with chocolate, making it a great allergy-friendly dessert option.
This recipe is vegan and free from dairy, eggs, soy, gluten and refined sugar. It’s also an easy way to add fruit and healthy fats to your desserts — many kids won’t even notice the avocado.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Avocado
This Chocolate Avocado Mousse stands out for two main reasons — it’s healthier than a classic mousse and it’s incredibly easy to make. With ripe avocado as the base, the dessert delivers healthy fats and a silky texture. All you need is a blender or food processor: add the ingredients, blend until smooth, and you’re done.
Eggless Chocolate Mousse with Avocado
Traditional chocolate mousse relies on eggs for richness and airy texture. For a vegan, egg-free version, avocado provides both the creamy mouthfeel and the healthy fats needed. When combined with melted dark chocolate and cacao, the avocado’s flavor disappears after chilling, leaving a smooth, chocolate-forward mousse.
Enjoy the mousse immediately for a pudding-like consistency, or chill it for a few hours to achieve a lighter, mousse-like texture.
Ingredients
To make this egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate mousse, you will need:
- Ripe avocados
- Dark cooking chocolate (70% cacao recommended)
- Unsweetened cacao powder
- Plant-based milk (almond, soy or coconut)
- Maple syrup (or agave/rice malt syrup)
- Sea salt (optional)
How to make Eggless Chocolate Mousse
This recipe is very straightforward: melt the chocolate, add the avocado and remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor, blend until smooth, then fold in the melted chocolate. Chill to firm up or serve immediately for a softer texture.
More Easy Vegan Desserts
- Vegan No Bake Mango Cheesecake
- Raw Raspberry Cheesecake Cups
- No Bake Mini Blueberry Tarts (Vegan)
- Grapefruit and Orange Panna Cotta (Vegan)
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Vegan Carrot Muffins
- Vegan Sticky Date Puddings
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Recipe
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 200 gr (7 oz) dairy-free dark cooking chocolate (preferably 70% cacao)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or agave / rice malt syrup)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and melt carefully in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each interval. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine avocado flesh, cacao powder, almond milk, maple syrup and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the melted dark chocolate and pulse briefly to combine. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Optional: to serve, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt, shredded coconut and/or cacao nibs on top.
Notes
- To melt chocolate in the microwave without burning it, chop the chocolate finely and heat in 30-second increments, stirring each time. Remove while a few small pieces remain and stir until smooth with residual heat.
Nutrition (per serving)
Carbohydrates: 29 g |
Protein: 4 g |
Fat: 25 g |
Saturated Fat: 10 g |
Cholesterol: 1 mg |
Sodium: 71 mg |
Potassium: 613 mg |
Fiber: 9 g |
Sugar: 14 g |
Vitamin A: 111 IU |
Vitamin C: 7 mg |
Calcium: 70 mg |
Iron: 5 mg