Description
A rich, silky, and creamy vegan chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, topped with toasted hazelnuts. This healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert is ready in just 5 minutes of active prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 1 cup / 240g flesh)
- ½ cup / 50g unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- ¼ cup / 60ml pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon / 5ml pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon / 3g fine sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons / 15-30ml almond milk or oat milk (optional, for consistency)
- ½ cup / 60g whole raw hazelnuts
- Pinch of sea salt (for topping)
- Flaky sea salt (optional garnish)
- Whipped coconut cream (optional garnish)
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Ensure the avocados are ripe and sweet.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the hazelnuts in a single layer for 3-5 minutes, shaking frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins, then chop them roughly into chunks.
- Add the avocado flesh, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Pulse a few times to break up ingredients, then blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add almond milk or oat milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the mousse to serving dishes, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
- Sprinkle the toasted, chopped hazelnuts and a pinch of flaky sea salt over each serving before serving immediately.
Notes
Ensure avocados are ripe; they should yield slightly to gentle pressure. Toasting hazelnuts enhances flavor significantly. The mousse can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning. If using a blender instead of a food processor, blend longer and scrape sides more often.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl/glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 5
Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, avocado dessert, healthy dessert, gluten-free dessert, dairy-free, hazelnut mousse, quick dessert, no-bake dessert