Chocolate Coconut Avocado Mousse
This chocolate coconut avocado mousse is a creamy, rich, and satisfying dessert that's also surprisingly healthy. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, including ripe avocados, coconut milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The mousse is blended until smooth and creamy, then divided into serving dishes and refrigerated for at least 1 hour to set. Once chilled, it can be served garnished with coconut flakes or your favorite toppings.
The story of this chocolate coconut avocado mousse begins in the jungles of Southeast Asia, where avocados and coconuts grow in abundance. For centuries, the people of this region have been using these fruits to create delicious and nutritious desserts. One such dessert is avocado mousse, which is typically made with just a few simple ingredients. Over time, this dessert has made its way to the Western world, where it has become a popular choice for those looking for a healthy and satisfying treat. This particular recipe for chocolate coconut avocado mousse is a variation on the classic recipe, adding cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor. The result is a mousse that is creamy, rich, and satisfying, but also surprisingly healthy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's sure to please even the most discerning palate.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ripe avocados
  • coconut milk
  • cocoa powder
  • honey or maple syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • coconut flakes
Instructions
  1. Peel and pit the avocados.
  2. In a blender, combine the avocados, coconut milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with coconut flakes.
Why It Works
  • Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, which give this mousse a rich and creamy texture.
  • Coconut milk adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the mousse, and it also helps to keep it light and fluffy.
  • Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor to the mousse, without making it too heavy.
  • Honey or maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the mousse, and it also helps to balance out the bitterness of the cocoa powder.
  • Vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor to the mousse, and it helps to round out the other flavors.