Vegan Avocado Chocolate Maca Mousse

This vegan avocado chocolate maca mousse is silky, rich, and secretly good for you - ripe avocado blends into a dairy-free chocolate mousse with a boost of energizing maca powder, ready in minutes with no baking required.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

• Ripe avocados. Give the mousse its silky, creamy texture without any dairy. Make sure they're fully ripe (they should yield to gentle pressure) for the smoothest blend.
• Cocoa or cacao powder. Brings the chocolate flavor. Cacao powder is less processed and a bit more intense; cocoa powder is milder.
• Maca root powder. Adds a malty, earthy flavor and an energy boost. Start with the lesser amount if you're new to it.
• Nondairy milk. Thins the mousse to the right consistency. Almond or cashew milk both work well.
• Nut butter. Adds richness and helps the mousse set up thick. Almond or cashew butter keeps the flavor neutral.
• Maple syrup. Sweetens the mousse naturally. Adjust up or down depending on how ripe (and naturally sweet) your avocados are.
• Vanilla extract. Rounds out the chocolate flavor.

Variations

• Nut-free. Swap the nut butter for sunflower seed butter and use oat milk instead of almond or cashew milk.
• Mint chocolate. Add a few drops of peppermint extract in place of some of the vanilla.
• Orange chocolate. Add a bit of orange zest for a chocolate-orange flavor.
• Extra decadent. Fold in a few tablespoons of melted dairy-free dark chocolate along with the cocoa powder.
• Spiced mousse. Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for a Mexican hot chocolate twist.
• Protein boost. Blend in a scoop of chocolate vegan protein powder, thinning with a little extra nondairy milk as needed.

Tips for the Best Avocado Chocolate Maca Mousse

• Use very ripe avocados. This is the biggest factor in how smooth and sweet the mousse turns out - underripe avocado tastes grassy and won't blend as silky.
• Scrape down the sides often. Avocado is thick and can cling to the bowl of the food processor, so stop and scrape a few times for a fully smooth mousse.
• Taste before serving. Cocoa and maca can vary in bitterness, so adjust the maple syrup at the end to get the sweetness just right.
• Chill before serving. A short 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator firms the mousse up and lets the flavors meld.
• Make it close to serving time. Because avocado browns and turns grainy as it sits, this mousse is best made shortly before you plan to eat it.

How to Serve

Spoon this mousse into small bowls or glasses and top with shaved dark chocolate, fresh berries, or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra-special dessert. It also makes a rich, satisfying snack on its own, or a fun make-ahead treat for a dinner party when you divide it into individual jars ahead of time.

Looking for more ways to use maca? Check out our 5 Vegan Maca Recipes roundup for more energizing ideas.

Recipe

Avocado Chocolate Maca Mousse

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This vegan avocado chocolate maca mousse is silky and rich, blending ripe avocado, cocoa, and energizing maca powder into a dairy-free dessert ready in minutes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 3

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Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe avocados pitted, peeled, and chopped
• ¼ cup almond or cashew nondairy milk or your favorite kind
• 1 tablespoon nut butter peanut, almond, cashew, or hazelnut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 4 teaspoons maca root powder
• 3 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
• 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
• Shaved dark chocolate cacao nibs, or Himalayan salt for topping, optional

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Instructions

• Combine all the ingredients except the shaved chocolate in a food processor. Process until completely smooth, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides as needed.
• Serve in small bowls, topped with shaved dark chocolate or any of the suggested toppings.
• Store any leftovers in a tightly lidded container in the refrigerator. Because avocado is perishable, it's best enjoyed within one day.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 866mgFiber: 12gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg

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