Sometimes I get the greatest recipes when I’m in the lunchroom at work! Like this Avocado Chocolate Mousse. I got the recipe from Robin, who has a blog of her own. She was telling me about a health and nutrition event she went to where they were preparing recipes with healthy ingredients and this Avocado Chocolate Mousse was one of them. I love avocados, but avocado and chocolate? Robin assured me that this mousse tasted like a creamy chocolate truffle and she was right!
This mousse is very rich, but in a healthy way–so you’ll want to use tiny dessert glasses, like they do in some restaurants, to serve this. It will definitely satisfy your chocolate cravings! And it’s dairy-free, unless you decide to top it with a little light whipped cream like I did. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Robin! 🙂
AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Makes 4 small servings
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey (I used honey)
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: light whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with light whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, if desired.
Note: This can be made the day before you serve it.
You don’t really need to add the whipped cream or sprinkles because this mousse tastes great all by itself–but it does make the dessert look a little cuter! Have you made any dessert recipes using avocado as an ingredient?
I’m linking this to Fiesta Friday at the Novice Gardener.
NancyC 
This must be a night for avocados! Have never come across so many great recipes for avocados in one day. This is very creative! No wonder you’re called NancyCreative! 🙂
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I just saw some of those yummy recipes with avocados! I get a lot of help and ideas from my creative foodie friends! 🙂
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Yummy! I have made a rendition of this and it is sooo good and healthy! Thanks for bringing this to the party1
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You’re welcome! It’s nice when recipes are both yummy and healthy!
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Oooh, healthy mousse?? You’re my new hero!!
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How interesting! I happen to have some ripe avocado on hand… sounds like the perfect recipe for them!
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Yes, it would be a great way to use them–hope you like it! 🙂
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I am delighted to see a lot of recipes using avocados and so creative like this chocolate mousse. Great idea and thanks 🙂
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You’re welcome–hope you get a chance to try it! 🙂
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This is a brilliant idea- love cooking with avocados! 🙂
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That looks super YUM! I have two avocados just waiting to made into something delicious, and I think I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
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You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Monstruos en la cocina and commented:
Jamás pensé que esta receta podría existir; me encanta esta idea a la vez de saludable tiene una pinta exquisita 🙂 además esta página encuentras un montón de recetas creativas. Os la recomiendo 🙂
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I love this ! Thanks u for recipe!
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You’re welcome, and thanks for reblogging it! 🙂
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Time to buy a few avocados, I’ve seen a recipe similar before but lost it! Yay, here’s one I will have to try! xx
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I love avocado, but didn’t know it could be used in chocolate mousse:)
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Yes, it’s amazing what you can do with avocados, isn’t it? 🙂
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I just made it and it was super easy and delicious!
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Glad you hear you liked it, Kami!
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