Black avocado chocolate mousse

Black avocado chocolate mousse: a creamy dessert with avocado, cocoa powder, honey, almond milk and dark chocolate.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 280 kcal per serving
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

• 2 avocados
• 50 ml almond milk
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1 pinch of salt
• 30 g dark chocolate (sweetened with dates)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

You’ll need: blender · chopping board · knife

1. Halve the avocados, scoop out the flesh and put it in a blender or food processor.
2. Add the cocoa powder, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract and salt and blend everything finely.
3. Blend until creamy, smooth and glossy. If needed, scrape the mixture down from the sides and blend briefly again.
4. Taste the mousse and balance it with a little more honey or cocoa powder if needed.
5. Chill the mousse for at least 1 hour so it firms up and the flavours come together.
6. To serve, spoon into small bowls and sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate.

Good to know

A dessert like this seems almost too good to be so simple. The cream is dense, dark and surprisingly velvety. It tastes best straight from the fridge.

Swaps

Honey → date paste (more fibre, less free sugar per serving). Almond milk → unsweetened coconut milk (creamier texture, a little more fat). Dark chocolate → cacao nibs (less sugar, more crunch). Vanilla extract → real vanilla (no additives, a clearer aroma).

Allergens

Contains almonds; depending on the chocolate, may contain traces of milk, nuts or soya. Small portions for children because of the cocoa and sweetness, and no honey for babies under a year old; during pregnancy it's usually no concern if all ingredients are fresh and prepared hygienically. Contains: tree nuts (almond milk).

Frequently asked questions

What fats are in avocado?

Mainly monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid. There are also smaller amounts of saturated and polyunsaturated fats.

What does cocoa powder provide, nutritionally?

Cocoa powder contains fibre plus magnesium, iron and copper, depending on processing. It also contains polyphenols, whose content depends heavily on the variety and processing.

Is honey OK if you're sensitive to fructose?

Not necessarily. Honey mainly contains glucose and fructose; if you're sensitive to fructose, it may not agree with you.

Does dark chocolate contain stimulants?

Yes, it contains small amounts of caffeine and theobromine. How noticeable that is depends on the cocoa content and how sensitive you are.

Which micronutrients does almond milk bring to a dessert like this?

That depends heavily on the product. Unsweetened almond milk is often quite thin; some brands are fortified with calcium or vitamins, others hardly at all.

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