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Mocha (Avocado) Mousse…and no, it Doesn’t Taste Weird!

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This mocha avocado mousse secretly has avocado disguised within swirls of deep, dark chocolate flavor. Not only is it delicious, but it’s healthy and nutritious. Win-win.

Mocha avocado mousse

This Mocha Avocado Mousse is one of those sneaky treats! No one will ever know that it’s made with avocado!

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I’m not usually a nature hater, but I’m still at war with a squirrel in my avocado tree. You may recall my anger at said creature over a year ago when I posted my Avocado and Tomato Salad.

Avocado and Tomato Salad

Well, all this time later, that squirrel still gets to more of my avocados than I do! I pick so many of them off the ground that I just had to do something different with the avocados as they were ripening all at once.

Serendipity struck when I saw Manu’s Menu’s post for Chocolate Avocado Mousse! It looked so dark, thick and rich, and so incredibly easy to make. I made a few changes as I wanted a more boozy dessert, and though coffee might be a nice addition. Just click here if you want to make Manu’s original chocolate recipe in which she uses honey and maple syrup, instead of confectioner’s sugar, which is an even healthier version.

By the way, no one in my family realized that there was avocado in the Mocha Avocado Mousse until I told them (but not until after they’d all scoffed them)!

Mocha (Avocado) Mousse

adapted from Manu’s Menu Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) dark chocolate (good quality like Barry or Lindt)
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled and cored
  • 1/4 cup (1 oz) unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 tbsp Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar (more or less to taste)

Melt the chocolate and set aside.

Place the remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Add the melted chocolate and blend until evenly mixed.

Ta dah! See how easy that was? It’s ready!

You can taste it to see if you like more sugar or more coffee flavor and adjust to your liking.

Pipe or spoon into serving glasses, bowls or cups and refrigerate until ready to serve. If you liked my Mocha Avocado Mousse, I bet you’ll like more of my desserts, some of which can be found directly below.

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Yield: 4 servings

Mocha (Avocado) Mousse...and no, it doesn't taste weird!

Mocha (Avocado) Mousse...and no, it doesn't taste weird!
A delicious mocha mousse made with avocados, and is totally vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) dark chocolate (good quality, like Green & Black's)
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled and cored
  • 1/4 cup (1 oz) unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 tbsp Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate and set aside.
  2. Place the remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the melted chocolate and blend until evenly mixed. You can taste it to see if you like more sugar or more coffee flavor and adjust to your liking.
  4. Pipe or spoon into serving glasses, bowls or cups and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 glass
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 477 Total Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 48mg Carbohydrates: 56g Fiber: 11g Sugar: 34g Protein: 7g
© Christina Conte (Christina's Cucina)
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert
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34 Responses

    • I used to dislike avocados too, but when our house came with an avocado tree which was LOADED with fruit, I felt guilty not eating them, knowing how good they are for us. I started with chips and guacamole, and grew to like the guac more and more. Then my mother added a little to our salads when she’d visit and all of a sudden (well, actually, more gradually) I LOVED avocados!! Anyway, this mousse is very un-avocado-y, so this might be a place to start for you, Kimberly! :)

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  18. Hi Christina…
    Found you over at Foodie Friends Friday so I came on over and poked around your blog…I love it! Your recipes sound wonderful and your pictures are beautiful. I gave you and your blog a shout out over on my facebook page “The Big Giant Food Basket”.
    Following you now and wishing you a wonderful week!
    XO Barbara

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    • Thank you so much, Barbara, that’s so sweet of you! I checked out your blog and you have GORGEOUS photos! Looking forward to following you too! Thanks for your lovely comments! CC ;)

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  19. I have made chocolate avocado mousse before and it’s delicious, I really love how you amped it up with the espresso and kahlua. I must try your recipe, I didn’t use powdered cocoa in mine and really love how that will intensify the chocolate flavor. This is truly yummy!

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