Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 large Medjool dates, pitted (refer to notes for alternatives)
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dates and Avocado: Remove seeds from the Medjool dates and add them to a food processor along with the peeled medium avocado and cocoa powder. Process these ingredients together until the mixture becomes finely ground and well combined. Avoid adding milk yet to help achieve a smooth puree.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to ensure even blending. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Process again until the mousse is very smooth and creamy, with a velvety texture.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into a serving container or individual bowls. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 days. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the mousse to thicken into an ultra-smooth consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, serve the avocado chocolate mousse as a healthy dessert or snack. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or nuts for added texture.
Notes
- Weight of Dates: 6 large Medjool dates weigh approximately 4 ounces with seeds, 3.6 ounces without seeds.
- Date Variety: For best results, use soft Medjool dates for a smooth mousse. If using Noor dates, soften them by heating ½ cup milk until hot, then soaking the pitted dates in the warm milk for 30 minutes before blending.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 6 hours to help it thicken and develop flavor. It can be stored up to 2 days chilled.
- Adjusting Sweetness: Feel free to add more or fewer dates according to your preference for sweetness.
- Blender Alternative: While a food processor works best due to its chopping ability, a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) can be used if you add all ingredients, including milk, at once. Soaking dates in warm milk helps soften them for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
