I’ve got a weekend treat for you!
Avocado chocolate mousse — more like a silky avocado chocolate pudding — piled high with ripe summer fruit. I’m currently obsessed with berries and can’t get enough of them.
Chocolate avocado pudding isn’t new here; I used to eat it almost every day. It’s so good and, in my opinion, doesn’t taste like avocado. Some people still detect avocado flavor, so taste is subjective, but I do everything I can to mask it: melted dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, and a pinch of salt. The result is dreamy.
This is my current favorite dessert. During this pregnancy I haven’t been craving rich desserts much — I want cold, creamy, not-too-sweet options — which is why fruit-focused treats are winning this summer.
Can we even count the number of cobblers I’ve made since June? Probably not. It’s a lot.
Despite feeling indulgent, this avocado pudding hits the spot without being overly sweet — and you can control the sweetness. Layered with unsweetened coconut whipped cream and lots of summer fruit, it’s exactly the balance I want.
I’m completely into it.
This also makes a lovely party dessert — serve it in little shot glasses or small cups for cocktail hour. It’s elegant and perfectly portioned.
While I consider this a dessert, I used to have a small serving in the afternoon to curb a 3PM sweet craving. It’s satisfying without leaving you feeling like you overindulged, so you can still do yoga a few hours later.
Since Max loves it, I’m bringing it back as a once-a-week treat for us.
Make and serve it however you like — coconut cream on the bottom or the top, any seasonal fruit you have on hand, or enjoy it simply as chocolatey fluff. Make it your own.
Now we can all enjoy the weekend in the most chocolatey way.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Summer Fruit
4
20 mins
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Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons honey or more or less to taste
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted (72% or higher)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- coconut whipped cream for layering or topping
- chopped strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries or peaches
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
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Remove the avocado flesh from the skins and pits and place it in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Add the coconut milk, cocoa powder, honey, melted chocolate, vanilla and salt. Blend until fully pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely creamy.
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Serve plain, topped with coconut whipped cream, or layered with whipped cream and summer fruit. Garnish with fresh mint.
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P.S. You can definitely think of this as a way to enjoy healthy fats while indulging in chocolate — win-win.