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Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse with Fresh Strawberries – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

Craving a deeply chocolatey, velvety smooth mousse that's secretly healthy? This incredible dessert gets its unbelievably creamy texture from a surprise ingredient: avocado! It's the perfect no-cook vegetarian treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 11 servings
Calories: 92
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown-rice syrup or yacon syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) finely grated orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk or water
  • 5½ cups / 1.32 L fresh strawberries, for serving
  • Use perfectly ripe avocados. They should yield to gentle pressure but not be mushy or have brown spots. This is key for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • For a thicker, more pudding-like consistency, chill the mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
  • Experiment with flavors! Swap the orange zest for a pinch of cinnamon or a ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract for a different twist.

Method
 

  1. Add the pitted and peeled avocados, cocoa powder, syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, orange zest, and plant-based milk to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the container once or twice to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
  3. Serve immediately with fresh strawberries for dipping, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
  4. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
  5. After blending, give the mousse a taste and add a little more syrup or a tablespoon of maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 4g

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