A silky, dairy-free chocolate avocado mousse — creamy avocado and banana blended with cacao and honey for a rich, healthy dessert ready in minutes.
This chocolate avocado mousse is a clever, wholesome dessert — silky-smooth and richly chocolatey, with no one guessing the secret ingredient. Creamy avocado and banana whip into a luscious, naturally sweetened mousse in minutes. Decadent yet good for you.
Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Easy
- 1 Banana
- 3 tbsp Cacao
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tblsp Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 tbsp Water
- pinch Sea Salt
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Preparation
- Blend all the mousse ingredients together in a food processor until smooth, adding the cacao powder first and adjusting the ratios as you go (equal amounts of avocado and banana gives the best balance, since their sizes vary).
- Taste and add a few drops of stevia if you'd like it sweeter.
- Fill little cups or shot glasses with the mousse, sprinkle with cacao powder or nibs, and serve. (If you don't have a frozen banana, use a normal one and chill the mousse before serving.)
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Use a ripe avocado and banana so the mousse blends completely smooth, with no fibrous bits.
- Blend thoroughly until silky — any lumps mean it needs more time in the processor.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking with extra honey or a few drops of stevia.
- Chill before serving for a firmer, more mousse-like texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the cacao, banana and vanilla take over completely, leaving just a rich, creamy chocolate flavour.
Make it vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup or another plant-based sweetener.
Best within a day or two; press cling film onto the surface to stop the avocado discolouring.
