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Home » Recipes » Desserts » Mint Chocolate Avocado Mousse (vegan & Paleo)

Mint Chocolate Avocado Mousse (vegan & Paleo)

By Taesha Butler March 16, 2016 (Updated August 9, 2021) 6 Comments

Servings4 servings
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
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This Mint Chocolate Avocado Mousse is delicious, simple and healthy dessert you can make in minutes! Full of healthy fat from avocados and naturally sweetened, you are going to be licking your blender clean!

Mint chocolate avocado mousse in a tea cup with a mint leave and a few chocolate chips. A spoon has taken a bite from it.

Am I wrong, or do people get freaked out by the idea of avocado in their desserts?

I guess I can’t blame them, as it wasn’t too terribly long ago that I would have been making the most appalling of faces at the idea of turning green avocados into dessert. However, if you can get your brain past the fact that what you mash up to put on your toast is also an ingredient in your dessert cup, you will find yourself with a delicious new world before you….the world of avocado mousse.

TNNers, before you run for the hills and think I’ve lost my mind, no….this mousse doesn’t taste like avocados.  Avocados have this magical ability to transform into this lovely, decadent and creamy treat when combined with a little chocolate and natural sweetener.  Chocolate and avocado, while an unlikely pairing, can create the most delicious of creamy desserts that is loaded with healthy fats and nutrients. You can have your cake (or in this case chocolate mousse) and eat it too. And now I have added mint into the glory.

Mint chocolate avocado mousse in the blender and being portioned out into containers.

Suggested adaptations

Skip the mint. Love the idea of avocado mousse but not into the mint? Just omit it and enjoy this as a delicious and easy chocolate pudding.

Opt different plant-based milk.  Almond milk or any non-dairy milk will work. Heads up, the thinner the milk used, the less thick the mousse will be.

Use dairy milk in dairy-free isn’t needed. Replace the coconut cream with heavy whipping cream in this chocolate avocado mousse recipe.

Adjust the sweetness and mint to fit YOUR preference. Feel free to add more or less maple syrup or mint extract to your mousse depending on how sweet you’d like it.

Other delicious avocado recipes

  • Easy Avocado Spinach Pesto
  • How To Store Avocado
  • Paleo Avocado Chocolate Bread
  • Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Muffins
  • No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Bites

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Mint chocolate avocado mousse in two tea cups with mint leaves scattered around them on the table
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Mint Chocolate Avocado Mousse (vegan + Paleo)

This Mint Chocolate Avocado Mousse is delicious, simple and healthy dessert you can make in minutes! Full of healthy fat from avocados and naturally sweetened, you are going to be licking your blender clean!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
chill time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: dairy-free mousse, dairy-free pudding, vegan mousse, vegan pudding
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream (from the top of a can of coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon mint extract (depending on how strong you want it)

Instructions 

  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits with a spoon. Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure that everything is evenly blended into the mousse.
  • Taste the mousse and add more maple syrup and/or mint extract if needed to reach your desired taste preference. Blend again if more sweetener or extract is added.
  • Divide avocado mousse into 4 small jars, cups, or containers. You can enjoy immediately but I find it best if chilled in fridge for at least an hour. Or save it for up to 2 days in your fridge. When ready to enjoy, top with whipped coconut cream, berries or chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. israa qafisheh

    March 16, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    great recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      March 22, 2016 at 2:46 am

      I love chocolate avocado mousse. The most unexpected of recipes!

      Reply
  2. Laura

    April 6, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Do you mix the fat into the coconut milk before you use it? It separates out in the can, doesn’t it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 11, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      I do shake up the can!

      Reply
  3. linda J

    November 11, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for posting this. I just made it & it is probably the best chocolate mousse I have ever had!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      November 15, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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