Recipe: Chocolate avocado mousse

By Joe Young | Medically reviewed by Hassan Thwaini

Creamy and rich, this chocolate avocado mousse is a delicious dessert that balances indulgence with nutrition. It’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals.

Chocolate avocado mousse: a healthy twist on dessert

This mousse takes the classic chocolate dessert and adds a nutritious twist by incorporating ripe avocados. The result? A silky, rich dessert that’s packed with healthy fats, fibre, and antioxidants. It’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before.

Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or just looking for a healthier dessert option, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Why it works for weight loss and overall health

Avocados: Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fibre, avocados make this dessert creamy and filling.¹
Cocoa powder: Loaded with antioxidants, cocoa helps protect cells and reduce inflammation.²
Dark chocolate: Provides a rich chocolate flavour and contains flavonoids, which are great for heart health.³
Soya milk: A low-calorie alternative to dairy that’s high in protein and calcium.⁴
Maple syrup: A natural sweetener.

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References:

Dreher, M. L., Cheng, F. W., & Ford, N. A. (2021). A comprehensive review of Hass avocado clinical trials, observational studies, and biological mechanisms. Nutrients, 13(12), 4376. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124376
Martín, M. Á., & Ramos, S. (2021). Impact of cocoa flavanols on human health. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 151, 112121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2021.112121
Samanta, S., Sarkar, T., Chakraborty, R., Rebezov, M., Shariati, M. A., Thiruvengadam, M., & Rengasamy, K. R. R. (2022). Dark chocolate: An overview of its biological activity, processing, and fortification approaches. Current Research in Food Science, 5, 1916–1943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.017
Erlich, M. N., Ghidanac, D., Blanco Mejia, S., Khan, T. A., Chiavaroli, L., Zurbau, A., Ayoub-Charette, S., Almneni, A., Messina, M., Leiter, L. A., Bazinet, R. P., Jenkins, D. J. A., Kendall, C. W. C., & Sievenpiper, J. L. (2024). A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials of substituting soymilk for cow’s milk and intermediate cardiometabolic outcomes: Understanding the impact of dairy alternatives in the transition to plant-based diets on cardiometabolic health. BMC Medicine, 22, 336. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03524-7

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