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WW Recipe of the Day: Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This delicious dark chocolate mousse mixes together in minutes with just a handful of common ingredients and gets all its creamy goodness from avocado—a great source of healthy fats and fiber.
After chilling for an hour, you will be rewarded with a heart-healthy, thick and creamy dessert that is sure to satisfy your chocolate craving!
How Many Calories and WW Points in Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse Dessert?
According to my calculations, each serving has 434 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
9 SmartPoints (Green plan)
9 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
9 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
13 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Add avocado, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to food processor (affiliate link) and process until smooth and creamy.
Use more milk for a thinner mousse and less milk for thicker mousse.
Step 3: Using a spoon, divide the mixture evenly between two small dessert glasses or ramekins.
Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Recipe Notes
Feel free to substitute non-fat milk, for the unsweetened almond milk.
Use less milk to make a thicker mousse and more milk for thinner mousse.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your chocolate mousse as is, or topped with your favorite fresh berries—sliced strawberries, raspberries or blueberries would all be delicious.
Here is my new favorite no-cook dessert – Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
When you are looking for a protein-packed rich and creamy chocolate treat that is naturally sweetened, this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is for you! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a healthy satisfying indulgent dessert.
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Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large very ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
- 2 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Add avocado, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to food processor (affiliate link) and process until smooth and creamy. Use more milk for a thinner mousse and less milk for thicker mousse.
- Using a spoon, divide the mixture evenly between two small dessert glasses or ramekins. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 9 SmartPoints (Green plan) 9 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 9 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 13 PointsPlus (Old plan) Feel free to substitute non-fat milk, for the unsweetened almond milk. Use less milk to make a thicker mousse and more milk for thinner mousse.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: The Heart Healthy Cookbook for Two (affiliate link) 125 Perfectly Portioned Low Sodium, Low Fat Recipes by Jennifer Koslo PhD, RD, CSSD and Sarah Samaan MD, FACC
