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Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Silky, rich and indulgent — but made entirely from wholefood ingredients. Nobody will guess there's avocado in it.

Karen Browne · 22 May 2026
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 60g dark chocolate (85%+), melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 4 tbsp oat milk or coconut cream
  • Raspberries and dark chocolate shavings, to serve

Method

  1. Halve avocados, remove stones and scoop flesh into a blender or food processor.
  2. Add melted chocolate, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and oat milk.
  3. Blitz until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  4. Divide between glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Top with raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.

Tips

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture firms up overnight — perfect for making ahead.