Description
Delightful chocolate mousse made from avocados, infused with peppermint, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted dark chocolate chips and blend again until well combined.
- Pour the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure that the dark chocolate is dairy-free.
- Chill the mousse for a few hours for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg