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This creamy chocolate avocado mousse is a decadent, rich, and incredibly simple low-sugar treat perfect for anyone managing blood sugar. It's packed with healthy fats and uses natural sweeteners, delivering a full chocolate experience without any added sugar guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic Friendly, Low Sugar, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Carefully cut your ripe avocados in half. Remove the pits and scoop the creamy green flesh into your blender or food processor
- Add Dry Ingredients: Next, add the unsweetened cocoa powder, your chosen sugar substitute, a pinch of salt, and the optional espresso powder to the blender with the avocado
- Pour in Liquids: Now, pour in the unsweetened almond milk and the vanilla extract
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything incorporates evenly. You’re looking for a velvety, lump-free consistency – no avocado chunks allowed!
- Taste and Adjust: Spoon a tiny bit of the mousse onto a spoon and taste it. Is it sweet enough? Chocolatey enough? Adjust the sugar substitute or cocoa powder to your liking. Blend again briefly if you add more ingredients
- Chill Time: Transfer the mousse to individual serving bowls or one larger container. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Chilling is crucial; it allows the flavors to meld and the mousse to firm up to that perfect, luscious texture
- Serve and Enjoy: Once thoroughly chilled, spoon the mousse into pretty dessert dishes. Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious, guilt-free low-sugar treat!
Notes
Ripe Avocados are Key: Your avocados must be very ripe, almost to the point of being squishy, for the creamiest texture and to avoid a grassy flavor.
Blend, Blend, Blend: Don’t skimp on blending time. Blend until the mousse is silky smooth with no chunks, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste as You Go: Sweeteners vary in intensity; start with the lower amount and adjust to your preference.
Embrace the Chill: Chilling for 2-3 hours is vital for the mousse to set properly and for flavors to fully develop and meld. The avocado flavor also mellows significantly as it chills.
Use High-Quality Cocoa: A good quality unsweetened cocoa powder makes a noticeable difference in the depth and richness of your mousse.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to prevent discoloration and maintain freshness.
Freezing: Freezing is not recommended as avocados tend to change texture and can become watery or grainy upon thawing.